# F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program (F26AS00105)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00105 |
| Title | F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-08-24 |
| Close date | 2027-04-30 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Estimated total funding | $15,000,000 |
| Funding category | Environment |
| Eligible applicants | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Eligibility notes | 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. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 15.685 |
| Summary | 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 t |
| Agency contact | alexander_c_jones@fws.gov |

## Why this score
- Eligibility is unrestricted.
- 176 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $1,000,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363699). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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