F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- F25AS00282
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $1,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 15.685 National Fish Passage
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Independent School Districts
- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Small Businesses
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Individuals
- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- State Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Points of contact
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- Thomas McCann thomas_mccann@fws.gov
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP), administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks cooperative agreement and grant applications for projects focused on removing instream barriers and restoring aquatic connectivity. The program aims to improve community safety, support local economies, and enhance native fish populations through activities such as dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and fishway installations. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other specified entities. Projects will be evaluated based on ecological benefits, permanence of fish passage improvements, scientific methodology, partner engagement, alignment with management plans, and potential community advantages like flood risk reduction. The application deadline is January 30, 2026, with applicants required to contact regional NFPP Coordinators before submission to discuss program priorities and application processes.
The total program funding is estimated at $10,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $1,000,000 and an expected 100 awards to be distributed. The anticipated project period spans from May 1, 2025, to May 1, 2030, providing recipients substantial time to implement their proposed fish passage improvements. Projects will be geographically diverse, with local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field offices nationwide working directly with partners to identify and implement projects. The program estimates that for every $1 million invested, $1.5 million in economic value is generated, underscoring the potential broader impact of these aquatic ecosystem restoration efforts.
Synopsis
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 dam 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 regional NFPP Coordinator in your area for information about program priorities and application process.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_F25AS00282 rev121525.pdf | ||
| Foa_Content_of_F25AS00282 FINAL.pdf |
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