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National Fish Passage Program Base Funding Fiscal Year 2024
F24AS00300
Fish and Wildlife Service
Funding Opportunity Number: F24AS00300
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
CFDA Number(s): 15.685 -- National Fish Passage
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closing Date: Dec 31, 2024 12:00:00 AM EST
Closing Date Details: Applications may be submitted continuously between March 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024 by contacting National Fish Passage staff or our Regional Coordinators https://www.fws.gov/program/national-fish-passage/contact-us. Applications should only be submitted in GrantSolutions following invitation by appropriate Regional staff. Regional staff should be contacted to determine appropriate deadlines and application process. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on December 31, 2024.
Estimated Total Program Funding: 7000000
Award Ceiling: $1000000
Award Floor: $500
Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility",City or township governments,Public and State controlled institutions of higher education,Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education,Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education,Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities,County governments,Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification),Individuals,Special district governments,For profit organizations other than small businesses,Small businesses,Independent school districts,State governments,Private institutions of higher education,Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized),Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Federal Agencies are also eligible applicants. Applicants must ensure that activities occurring outside the United States, or its territories are coordinated as necessary with appropriate U.S. and foreign government authorities and that any necessary licenses, permits, or approvals are obtained prior to undertaking proposed activities. The Service does not assume responsibility for recipient compliance with the laws and regulations of the country in which the work is to be conducted.
Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a voluntary program that provides direct technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic organism passage and aquatic connectivity for the benefit of Federal trust resources. In doing so, NFPP aims to maintain or increase native fish populations to improve ecosystem resiliency and provide quality fishing experiences for the American people. Activities that restore fish passage often provide ancillary benefits such as reducing flood risk, enhancing community resilience to impacts from climate change, and improving road infrastructure. NFPP funds a variety of project types including, but not limited to, dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and the installation of fishways. This funding is available through annual appropriations to the NFPP and is separate from NFPP funding provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). The NFPP is delivered through the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program (FAC) across all States and territories. FAC staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs to identify and collaboratively implement projects within regional priority areas. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from FAC staff. Projects must be based upon sound scientific principles, advance the Service mission, and promote biological diversity. Applicants seeking funding under this program should contact the regional NFPP Coordinator that corresponds to the location of the project for additional information on regional priorities and coordination with FAC staff prior to applying for funding. Contacts are listed at end of this announcement. We use our staff and cooperative partnerships to provide: (1) information on habitat needs of fish and other aquatic species; (2) methods for fish to bypass barriers; (3) technical engineering support to develop or review project designs and recommend the most cost-effective techniques; (4) assistance to partners in planning and prioritizing fish passage projects; and (5) assistance in fulfilling environmental compliance requirements. Activities proposed under this award may include project planning and feasibility studies, engineering and design, permitting, on-the-ground fish passage restoration, near-term implementation monitoring, project outreach, and capacity to manage these project-related activities.
Grantor Contact Information: Amy Horstman amy_horstman@fws.gov
