National Fish Passage Program Base Funding Fiscal Year 2024
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- F24AS00300
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $500 to $1,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 15.685 National Fish Passage
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant, Procurement Contract
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Special District Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Unrestricted
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- City/Township Governments
- Individuals
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- For Profit Organizations
- Independent School Districts
- Small Businesses
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- County Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a voluntary program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove barriers and restore aquatic organism passage and connectivity. The program funds a variety of project types, including dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and the installation of fishways. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribes, non-profits, and others. Key criteria for funding include demonstrating ecological benefits for federal trust species, minimizing operations/maintenance costs, using proven restoration techniques, and leveraging partner support. Applications may be submitted continuously between March 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, with awards made on a rolling basis starting in Spring 2024.
The total available funding is approximately $7 million, with expected individual awards ranging from $20,000 to $200,000 (minimum $500, maximum $1 million). Proposed activities may include planning, engineering, permitting, restoration implementation, monitoring, and outreach. The program is delivered through the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program across all states and territories.
Synopsis
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a voluntary program that provides direct technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic organism passage and aquatic connectivity for the benefit of Federal trust resources. In doing so, NFPP aims to maintain or increase native fish populations to improve ecosystem resiliency and provide quality fishing experiences for the American people. Activities that restore fish passage often provide ancillary benefits such as reducing flood risk, enhancing community resilience to impacts from climate change, and improving road infrastructure. NFPP funds a variety of project types including, but not limited to, dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and the installation of fishways. This funding is available through annual appropriations to the NFPP and is separate from NFPP funding provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). The NFPP is delivered through the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program (FAC) across all States and territories. FAC staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs to identify and collaboratively implement projects within regional priority areas. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from FAC staff. Projects must be based upon sound scientific principles, advance the Service mission, and promote biological diversity. Applicants seeking funding under this program should contact the regional NFPP Coordinator that corresponds to the location of the project for additional information on regional priorities and coordination with FAC staff prior to applying for funding. Contacts are listed at end of this announcement. We use our staff and cooperative partnerships to provide: (1) information on habitat needs of fish and other aquatic species; (2) methods for fish to bypass barriers; (3) technical engineering support to develop or review project designs and recommend the most cost-effective techniques; (4) assistance to partners in planning and prioritizing fish passage projects; and (5) assistance in fulfilling environmental compliance requirements. Activities proposed under this award may include project planning and feasibility studies, engineering and design, permitting, on-the-ground fish passage restoration, near-term implementation monitoring, project outreach, and capacity to manage these project-related activities.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| G1 Program Technical Contact List 1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Foa_Content_of_F24AS00300 final.pdf |
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