OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesF26AS00105

F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program

Fish and Wildlife ServiceCloses Apr 30, 2027(199 days left)$1 – $1,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal program run by the Fish and Wildlife Service that funds removal of instream barriers—dam removals, culvert replacements, fishways, and floodplain restoration—to restore aquatic connectivity, reduce flood risk, and improve roads. It is really for organizations and landowners with a specific barrier-removal or restoration project in mind, developed with a regional NFPP Coordinator. If you are a small business looking for general operating capital or a project unrelated to water,流

Best for
State and local agencies working on dams, culverts, or floodplain projects, Tribes and nonprofits restoring streams or removing barriers, Private landowners and businesses with instream barriers on their property, Higher education and research partners doing restoration planning or technical assistance
Not for
Businesses with no connection to waterways, infrastructure, or restoration work, Organizations looking for general operating or working capital funding, Projects outside the program's fish passage and aquatic connectivity purpose
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
82
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (financial, commerce)
78
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
72
Good Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy)
71
Good Match
Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (infrastructure)
69
Good Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
69
Good Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (commerce)
66
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
66
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Infrastructure, Capital projects, Restoration, Planning, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$1 – $1,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 30, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1 to $1,000,000. The program has $15,000,000 in total funding and expects to make about 100 awards.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so virtually any entity can apply: state and local agencies, Tribes, nonprofits, federal agencies, private landowners, businesses, and individuals. Projects are developed collaboratively with Service field offices, so you would work with a regional NFPP Coordinator.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant codes are unrestricted and individuals are listed among the applicant types that may apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not excluded. That said, the program funds barrier removal and restoration projects, so you would need a project that fits that purpose.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits and non-governmental organizations are explicitly among the partners the program works with, and the eligible applicant codes are unrestricted.

Summary

Open to virtually any entity—state/local agencies, Tribes, NGOs, federal agencies, private landowners, and businesses. Funds removal of instream barriers (dam removals, culvert replacements, fishways, floodplain restoration) to restore aquatic connectivity, reduce flood risk, and improve roads and local economies.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Conservation
  • Infrastructure
  • Water resources
  • Community development

Program contact

Fish and Wildlife Servicealexander_c_jones@fws.gov22041-3803

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