F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program
Updated
Cooperative agreement or Grant from the Fish and Wildlife Service, open to any type of applicant. Closes Apr 30, 2027, 192 days left.
| Opportunity number | F26AS00105 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement or Grant |
| Field | Environment |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Expected number of awards | 100 |
| Total program funding | $15.0 million |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 15.685 |
| Posted | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Closes | Apr 30, 2027 (192 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- Unrestricted: any type of applicant
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.
Description
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.
Full announcement and how to apply on Grants.gov
Environment grants right now
There are 44 open federal grants in environment that small businesses may apply for; 5 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $300,000; this grant offers up to $1.0 million. The agencies offering the most are National Institutes of Health, DOC NOAA - ERA Production and Fish and Wildlife Service. Grants in this field stay open a median of 1102 days; this one is open for 249 days.
Who has won this program before
- The Nature Conservancy $1.5 million · from Jun 22, 2023
- National Fish And Wildlife Foundation $1.5 million · from Mar 1, 2025
- Town Of Falmouth $1.1 million · from Jun 1, 2023
- Pacific Conservation District $1.1 million · from Jun 13, 2023
- Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council $699,061 · from Jun 7, 2023
The largest grants and cooperative agreements under assistance listing 15.685 with payments since Oct 1, 2025, from USAspending.gov. Amounts are each award's total.
More open grants from the Fish and Wildlife Service
6 open grants from this agency accept small businesses, with $21.9 million in total program funding listed.