Opportunity Listing - F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25

F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25

Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service

Assistance Listings: 15.685 -- National Fish Passage

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Description

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 dam 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 regional NFPP Coordinator in your area for information about program priorities and application process.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

County governments
City or township governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
State governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
Special district governments

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations

Business

Small businesses

Miscellaneous

Other
Individuals

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Thomas McCann thomas_mccann@fws.gov

Email

thomas_mccann@fws.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Foa_Content_of_F25AS00282_FINAL.pdf	Foa_Content_of_F25AS00282 FINAL.pdf	Sep 3, 2025 06:55 PM UTC
Foa_Content_of_F25AS00282_rev121525.pdf	Foa_Content_of_F25AS00282 rev121525.pdf	Dec 15, 2025 05:18 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: January 30, 2026

Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 01/30/2026. Regional...

deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered for funding, coordination with NFPP regional and local staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability.

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$10,000,000

Program Funding

100

Expected awards

Award Minimum

$1,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

F25AS00282

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Other

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

September 3, 2025

Archive date:

March 31, 2026