F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25
ID: 360456Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$1 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering grants through the National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) for projects aimed at restoring aquatic connectivity, enhancing community safety, and supporting local economies. The program provides technical and financial assistance for initiatives such as dam removals, culvert replacements, and floodplain restoration, with a total funding pool of $10 million and individual awards ranging from $1 to $1 million. This funding is crucial for projects that benefit ecological health and community resilience, with an estimated economic return of $1.5 million for every $1 million invested. Interested applicants, including government entities, tribal organizations, non-profits, and private institutions, must coordinate with NFPP regional staff before submitting applications, which are accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, 2025. For further information, applicants can contact Thomas McCann at thomas_mccann@fws.gov.

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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering $10 million in grants through the National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) (F25AS00282) to support projects that restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and bolster local economies. Awards range from $1 to $1 million, with approximately 100 expected. Eligible applicants include various government entities, tribal organizations, non-profits, private institutions, individuals, and businesses. While no cost-sharing is required, leveraged partner support is preferred. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, 2025, but coordination with NFPP regional and local staff is mandatory before submission. Projects are reviewed for ecological benefits to federal trust species, permanence, use of scientific knowledge, partner engagement, matching funds, and community benefits. Simplified application procedures are available for projects under $200,000, not involving land purchase or extensive construction (excluding culvert replacement and dam removal), and completable within three years. All other applicants must register with SAM.gov and GrantSolutions.gov.
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