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Funding Opportunity for Aquatic Connectivity and Fish Passage Restoration Projects

This opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supports projects that restore aquatic connectivity and benefit native fish populations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program, National Fish Passage Program - Funding and Scope: - $15 million available, with up to $1 million per award - Approximately 100 awards anticipated - $5 million reserved for Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) projects (which require a 35% non-federal match) - Eligible Applicants: - State and local agencies, Tribes, NGOs, other federal agencies, and private landowners - Products/Services Requested: - Technical and financial assistance for projects that remove instream barriers (e.g., obsolete infrastructure), replace culverts, restore floodplains, and install fishways - Includes project design, environmental compliance, budget management, and monitoring - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on ecological benefits, community safety, and economic support - Collaborative project development and compliance with federal regulations - No cost sharing required except for FRIMA projects - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant program for environmental restoration.

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. Projects include obsolete and dangerous infrastructure removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and installation of fishways. The program benefits communities by reducing flood risk, improving recreational opportunities, and supporting native fish populations and aquatic ecosystems. The program is delivered through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field offices nationwide and is funded with $15 million for fiscal year 2026, including $5 million designated for Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act projects.

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