F24AS00062 National Fish Passage Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Restoring River, Floodplain, and Coastal Connectivity and Resiliency
ID: 350554Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$250K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350554
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "F24AS00062 National Fish Passage Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Restoring River, Floodplain, and Coastal Connectivity and Resiliency." This grant aims to provide funding for projects that enhance aquatic connectivity and restore fish passage, with a focus on removing instream barriers and improving ecosystem resilience in rivers, floodplains, and coastal habitats. The program is particularly important for supporting sustainable fisheries, conserving aquatic species, and promoting community resilience against climate change impacts. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Interest by November 17, 2023, and selected projects will be invited to submit full applications by December 31, 2024, with funding amounts ranging from $250,000 to $10 million, and an estimated total program funding of $70 million available. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Amy Horstman at amy_horstman@fws.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amy_horstman@fws.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    G1 Program Technical Contact List (Final ao10Oct23).docx
    G1.bin
    NFPP BIL FY24 NOFO Applicant Guidance (Final ao10Oct23).docx
    NFPP-BIL-Process-and-Deadlines-FY24.pdf
    The FY24 National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) outlines the funding process and timeline for eligible projects aimed at improving fish passage. The key dates include the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) released on October 12, 2023, with a Letter of Interest (LOI) due by November 17, 2023. Interested partners must submit the LOI to be eligible for funding and should consult with NFPP staff to develop full proposals that align with selection criteria. Projects will undergo a regional review in February 2024, followed by a national review in March 2024 led by subject matter experts. A ranked list will emerge from this process, with final selections announced in Spring 2024. Selected projects will be invited to submit applications via Grantsolutions, which must be completed by December 31, 2024, to secure FY24 funds. This program emphasizes collaboration and alignment with federal priorities for enhancing aquatic ecosystems.
    NFPP.bin
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