FYs 2023 through 2026 (Year Two through Year Five) National Culvert Removal, Replacement and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage (Culvert AOP) Program)
ID: 355106Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$0 - $196M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355106

Additional Information

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/engineering/hydraulics/culverthyd/aquatic/culvertaop.cfm
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is offering the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program, aimed at enhancing fish passage for anadromous species through the removal, replacement, or repair of culverts and weirs. This program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, allocates $200 million annually from FY 2023 to FY 2026, with $196 million available for grants to eligible applicants, including states, local governments, and Indian Tribes, while prioritizing projects that support ecosystem resilience and endangered species recovery. The program emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders to improve aquatic connectivity and wildlife preservation, with specific application deadlines for each fiscal year and technical assistance available for underserved communities. Interested applicants can reach out to Ryan J. Buck at culvertaop@dot.gov for further information, with the first application deadline set for September 23, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    culvertaop@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Attachment 1 - App Template - NOFO 693JJ324NF00025.docx
    Attachment.bin
    FY23 - FY26 Culvert AOP NOFO 693JJ324NF00025.pdf
    FY23.pdf
    The National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, provides funding for projects aimed at improving fish passage for anadromous fish through the removal, replacement, or repair of culverts and weirs. The program allocates $200 million annually from FY 2023 to FY 2026, with $196 million available for grants to states, local governments, and Indian Tribes, while encouraging applications that support ecosystem resilience and endangered species recovery. Eligible applicants can seek funding through competitive applications, with priority given to projects that open significant upstream habitat for fish and enhance climate resilience. Each funding year has specific deadlines for applications, with technical assistance offered to underserved communities. The comprehensive evaluation will consider conservation benefits, watershed context, and project design, ensuring the chosen projects align with federal goals of safety, sustainability, and equity. Overall, the program emphasizes collaboration among various stakeholders to foster improved aquatic connectivity and wildlife preservation.
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