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F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program
Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) is accepting applications until April 30, 2027. It lists awards of up to $1 million, 100 awards expected, $15 million in total.
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Key facts
- Opportunity number
- F26AS00105
- Status
- Posted, open
- Posted
- August 24, 2026
- Closes
- April 30, 2027
- Award ceiling
- $1,000,000
- Award floor
- $1
- Expected awards
- 100
- Total funding
- $15,000,000
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
- Environment
- Assistance listing
- 15.685 National Fish Passage
- Contact
- Fish and Wildlife Service · [email protected] · 22041-3803
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
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.
What the agency says
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.
Other open grants from the Department of the Interior
| Opportunity | Status | Closes | Award ceiling | Total funding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States F26AS00107 | Open | Oct 24 | $600,000 | $1,950,000 | grants.gov |
| Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) G27AS00165 | Open | Oct 30 | $330,000 | $330,000 | grants.gov |
| F26AS00071 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants F26AS00071 | Open | Oct 30 | $26,000,000 | $26,000,000 | grants.gov |
| F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round F25AS00332 | Open | Oct 31 | $3,850,000 | $3,850,000 | grants.gov |
| F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round F25AS00379 | Open | Oct 31 | $2,293,362 | $9,173,450 | grants.gov |
| Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed P27AS00032 | Open | Nov 4 | $50,000 | $1,000,000 | grants.gov |
All grants open to Anyone (unrestricted) · Everything closing in April 2027
Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-23. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.