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F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program

ID: F26AS00105 • Type: Posted
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The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support local economies. Fish passage projects benefit communities by reducing flood risk, improving recreational opportunities, and improving roads while supporting native fish populations and aquatic ecosystems. NFPP project examples include obsolete and dangerous infrastructure removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and the installation of fishways. It is estimated that for every $1 million invested by the program, $1.5 million in value is added to the economy.The program is delivered through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) field offices nationwide. Local Service staff work with partners to identify and implement projects. Projects are based on sound science, advance the Service mission, and promote aquatic connectivity. Contact a regional NFPP Coordinator in your area for information about program priorities and the application process.The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, allocated $15 million for the National Fish Passage Program, of which $5 million is designated for implementing the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) (Public Law 106-502) of 2000.
Background
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It aims to provide technical and financial assistance to partners for the removal of instream barriers and restoration of aquatic connectivity. The program's goals include improving community safety, supporting local economies, and enhancing recreational opportunities while benefiting native fish populations and aquatic ecosystems.

The NFPP is designed to address deteriorating infrastructure that poses risks to communities and aquatic species, with an estimated economic return of $1.5 million for every $1 million invested.

Grant Details
The NFPP provides funding for projects that include:
1) Removal of obsolete and dangerous infrastructure;
2) Culvert replacements;
3) Floodplain restoration;
4) Installation of fishways.

The program emphasizes community-led projects that restore fish passage, expand recreational opportunities, reduce flooding, improve public safety, and support local economies. Projects must demonstrate ecological benefits for Federal trust species and should be based on sound science. Substantial involvement from the National Fish Passage Program staff is required throughout project planning and implementation.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include any type of entity such as state and local agencies, Tribes, non-governmental organizations, other Federal agencies, and private landowners. There are no cost-sharing requirements for individual projects; however, projects funded under the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) must have a minimum non-federal match of 35%.

Period of Performance
The anticipated project start date is October 1, 2026, with an expected end date of May 1, 2031.

Grant Value
The total value allocated for the NFPP is $15 million, with an expected number of awards being around 100. The award ceiling is set at $1 million per project.

Place of Performance
Projects can be implemented nationwide through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field offices.
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Overview

Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Environment
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.685 - National Fish Passage
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/24/26 Fish and Wildlife Service posted grant opportunity F26AS00105 for F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program with funding of $15.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.685 National Fish Passage. It is expected that 100 total grants will be made worth between $1 and $1.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Closing Date
Due in 197 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
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1
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Info
The program seeks and develops projects collaboratively with partners, including but not limited to: State and local agencies, Tribes, non-governmental organizations, other Federal agencies, and private landowners. Additional requirements and geographic restrictions apply to FRIMA funded projects. See website for more information.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,000,000
Floor
$1
Estimated Program Funding
$15,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
100

Contacts

Contact
Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact Email
alexander_c_jones@fws.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
22041-3803

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