F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program

Key facts

Copied from the official Grants.gov record. Last verified October 29, 2026.

Program name

F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program

Issuing agency

Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior)

Opportunity number

F26AS00105

Funding type

Cooperative Agreement, Grant

Funding purpose

Environment

Status

Open (posted)

Application deadline

Closes April 30, 2027Agency note: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.

Published award range

$1 – $1,000,000

Estimated total program funding

$15,000,000

Expected number of awards

100

Cost sharing or match required

No

Eligible applicants (official categories)

• Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to any clarification in Additional Information on Eligibility)

Relevant to

Businesses and NonprofitsHow we determined this: Grants.gov lists eligibility as Unrestricted.

Geographic restrictions

None stated in structured data (federal opportunities are often nationwide). Check the eligibility details and full announcement for any limits.

Assistance Listing (CFDA)

15.685

Official source

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Application URL

www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363699 ↗Apply through Grants.gov (Workspace) using the application package on the official listing, unless the full announcement names a different submission system.

Source identifier

Grants.gov opportunity ID 363699 · Funding opportunity number F26AS00105

Posted

August 24, 2026 · Source last updated August 24, 2026

Last verified

October 29, 2026 (against Grants.gov)

Data completeness

100% of key fields published by the source

Record confidence

highVerified against the official source; key fields present; no open issues.

Eligibility details (from the agency)

The program seeks and develops projects collaboratively with partners, including but not limited to: State and local agencies, Tribes, non-governmental organizations, other Federal agencies, and private landowners. Additional requirements and geographic restrictions apply to FRIMA funded projects. See website for more information.

Description (from the official listing)

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 obsolete and dangerous infrastructure 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 a regional NFPP Coordinator in your area for information about program priorities and the application process.The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, allocated $15 million for the National Fish Passage Program, of which $5 million is designated for implementing the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) (Public Law 106-502) of 2000.

Agency contact

Alexander Jones alexander_c_jones@fws.gov
alexander_c_jones@fws.gov