The Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program (FAC) offers the National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) base funding, a voluntary initiative providing technical and financial assistance. This grant is for removing instream barriers and restoring aquatic organism passage and connectivity nationwide. The program aims to maintain or increase native fish populations, enhance ecosystem resiliency, and improve fishing experiences. Supported activities include dam removals, culvert replacements, and fishway installations. Beyond restoring aquatic life, projects offer ancillary benefits like reducing flood risk, enhancing community climate resilience, and improving road infrastructure. FAC staff coordinate extensively with partners, ensuring projects are scientifically sound and advance conservation goals through planning, design, implementation, and monitoring.
Opportunity ID: 353078
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00300 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Fish Passage Program Base Funding Fiscal Year 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.685 — National Fish Passage |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2024 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. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2024 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. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” State governments Individuals Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| 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. |
Additional Information
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Horstman
amy_horstman@fws.gov Email:amy_horstman@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 353078 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F24AS00300 final.pdf
Folder 353078 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> G1 Program Technical Contact List 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy Horstman amy_horstman@fws.gov Email: amy_horstman@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.685 | F24AS00300 | National Fish Passage Program Base Funding Fiscal Year 2024 | PKG00285470 | Apr 09, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353078 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353078 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353078 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
353078 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353078 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353078 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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