Simpler Grants.gov #FHWA-CAOP-23-001

FHWA Grant Program for Culvert and Weir Projects to Improve Fish Passage

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking applications for the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program to improve fish passage: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Program Details: - Up to $800 million in funding available for fiscal years 2023–2026 - Eligible applicants: States, local governments, and Indian Tribes - Projects must replace, remove, or repair culverts or weirs to improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish (e.g., salmon) - Infrastructure to facilitate fish passage around or over weirs and weir improvements are also eligible - Projects must have a surface transportation nexus - Applications can bundle multiple eligible projects - Cost Share Requirements: - Minimum 20% cost share required for States and local governments - Federally recognized Tribes are exempt from the cost share - Application Requirements: - Mandatory use of the provided application template - Administration: - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) may also administer selected projects - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for construction and environmental services - Notable Requirements: - Focus on improving fish passage for anadromous species - No obligation or expenditure deadline for awarded funds

Description

The Culvert AOP Competitive Grant Program provides funding to eligible entities for the replacement, removal, and repair of culverts or weirs that improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish, such as salmon. Eligible applicants include States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes. Projects must meaningfully improve fish passage and may include infrastructure to facilitate fish passage around or over weirs. The program is funded through grants with a total funding of up to $800 million for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, with a minimum cost share of 20% required except for federally recognized Tribes.

View original listing