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
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
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Closed: January 30, 2026
Award
$10,000,000
Program Funding
100
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F25AS00282
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Other
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
September 3, 2025
Archive date:
March 31, 2026
