The Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program’s National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is offering this grant to implement the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA). This grant is for the purpose of decreasing fish mortality and improving aquatic organism passage associated with irrigation water withdrawals. It targets Pacific Ocean drainage areas in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Eligible projects include developing, improving, or installing fish screens, fish passage devices, and related features to mitigate impacts on fisheries. The program aims to maintain fish populations, enhance ecosystem resiliency, and provide quality fishing experiences. Projects must be voluntary, located in the specified regions, and require a 35% non-Federal cost share. Award amounts range from $100,000 to $1,000,000.
Opportunity ID: 355345
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00414 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00414 Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act Fiscal Year 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | Previously Published Funding Opportunity Number F23AS00329. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.685 — National Fish Passage |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2025 Initial proposals should be developed and submitted in coordination with FWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program field and regional staff following regional processes responding to criteria in Section E. Proposals received after September 30, 2024 will only be considered if funds are remaining.Full Financial Assistance Applications are due in GrantSolutions by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2025. See Section D2 Content and Form of Application Submission for more information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2025 Initial proposals should be developed and submitted in coordination with FWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program field and regional staff following regional processes responding to criteria in Section Application Review Information. Proposals received after September 30, 2024 will only be considered if funds are remaining.Full Financial Assistance Applications are due in GrantSolutions by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2025. See Section Application Content and Format for more information. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities may include, but are not limited to those listed above. Activities proposed under this award: (1) must be located in Pacific Ocean drainages of the States of California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Montana; (2) participation must be voluntary; (3) must have 35% Non-Federal cost share. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) funding can be applied to the Non-Federal cost share; (4) project type must be voluntary irrigation diversion passage, screening, barrier inventories, and ‘related features’: (5) project components that receive funding under this Act shall be ineligible to receive federal funds from any other source (with the exception of BPA funds) for the same purpose; (6) the project will be agreeable to Federal and non-Federal entities with authority and responsibility for the project: (7) award minimum will be $100,000; award maximum will be $1,000,000, and;(8) non-Federal participants in any project carried out under the Program on land or at a facility that is not owned by the United States shall be responsible for all costs associated with operating, maintaining, repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing the project.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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) (Public Law 106-502) of 2000 was established with the goals of decreasing fish mortality associated with the withdrawal of water for irrigation and other purposes without impairing the continued withdrawal of water for those purposes; and to decrease the incidence of juvenile and adult fish entering water supply systems. FRIMA is a voluntary fish screening and passage program targeted to Pacific Ocean drainage areas of Idaho, western Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Eligible projects include fish screens, fish passage devices, and related inventories by the States. FRIMA was Reauthorized in FY2009. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 provided $5 million to the National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) for the implementation of FRIMA and added the Pacific Ocean drainage areas of California as eligible for FRIMA funds. 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 fish populations to improve ecosystem resiliency and provide quality fishing experiences for the American people. Funds provided to NFPP for the implementation of FRIMA will support the development, improvement, or installation of fish screens, fish passage devices and related features to mitigate impacts on fisheries associated with irrigation water system diversions in Pacific Ocean drainages in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, and California.The NFPP is delivered through the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program (FAC). 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 support to 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 for FRIMA: (1) must be located in areas of California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or western Montana that drain into the Pacific Ocean, (2) participation must be voluntary, (3) must have 35% Non-Federal cost share per Public Law 106-502. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) funding can be applied to the Non-Federal cost share, (4) project type must be voluntary irrigation diversion passage, screening, barrier inventories, and ‘related features’, (5) project components that receive funding under this Act shall be ineligible to receive federal funds from any other source (with the exception of BPA funds) for the same purpose, (6) the project will be agreeable to Federal and non-Federal entities with authority and responsibility for the project, (7) award minimum will be $100,000; award maximum will be $1,000,000, and (8) the non-Federal participants in any project carried out under the Program on land or at a facility that is not owned by the United States shall be responsible for all costs associated with operating, maintaining, repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Netto
john_netto@fws.gov Email:john_netto@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update NOFO language. | Mar 21, 2025 | |
| Jul 11, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00414 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00414 Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act Fiscal Year 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | Previously Published Funding Opportunity Number F23AS00329. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.685 — National Fish Passage |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2025 Initial proposals should be developed and submitted in coordination with FWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program field and regional staff following regional processes responding to criteria in Section E. Proposals received after September 30, 2024 will only be considered if funds are remaining.Full Financial Assistance Applications are due in GrantSolutions by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2025. See Section D2 Content and Form of Application Submission for more information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2025 Initial proposals should be developed and submitted in coordination with FWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program field and regional staff following regional processes responding to criteria in Section Application Review Information. Proposals received after September 30, 2024 will only be considered if funds are remaining.Full Financial Assistance Applications are due in GrantSolutions by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2025. See Section Application Content and Format for more information. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities may include, but are not limited to those listed above. Activities proposed under this award: (1) must be located in Pacific Ocean drainages of the States of California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Montana; (2) participation must be voluntary; (3) must have 35% Non-Federal cost share. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) funding can be applied to the Non-Federal cost share; (4) project type must be voluntary irrigation diversion passage, screening, barrier inventories, and ‘related features’: (5) project components that receive funding under this Act shall be ineligible to receive federal funds from any other source (with the exception of BPA funds) for the same purpose; (6) the project will be agreeable to Federal and non-Federal entities with authority and responsibility for the project: (7) award minimum will be $100,000; award maximum will be $1,000,000, and;(8) non-Federal participants in any project carried out under the Program on land or at a facility that is not owned by the United States shall be responsible for all costs associated with operating, maintaining, repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing the project.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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) (Public Law 106-502) of 2000 was established with the goals of decreasing fish mortality associated with the withdrawal of water for irrigation and other purposes without impairing the continued withdrawal of water for those purposes; and to decrease the incidence of juvenile and adult fish entering water supply systems. FRIMA is a voluntary fish screening and passage program targeted to Pacific Ocean drainage areas of Idaho, western Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Eligible projects include fish screens, fish passage devices, and related inventories by the States. FRIMA was Reauthorized in FY2009. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 provided $5 million to the National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) for the implementation of FRIMA and added the Pacific Ocean drainage areas of California as eligible for FRIMA funds. 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 fish populations to improve ecosystem resiliency and provide quality fishing experiences for the American people. Funds provided to NFPP for the implementation of FRIMA will support the development, improvement, or installation of fish screens, fish passage devices and related features to mitigate impacts on fisheries associated with irrigation water system diversions in Pacific Ocean drainages in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, and California.The NFPP is delivered through the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program (FAC). 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 support to 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 for FRIMA: (1) must be located in areas of California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or western Montana that drain into the Pacific Ocean, (2) participation must be voluntary, (3) must have 35% Non-Federal cost share per Public Law 106-502. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) funding can be applied to the Non-Federal cost share, (4) project type must be voluntary irrigation diversion passage, screening, barrier inventories, and ‘related features’, (5) project components that receive funding under this Act shall be ineligible to receive federal funds from any other source (with the exception of BPA funds) for the same purpose, (6) the project will be agreeable to Federal and non-Federal entities with authority and responsibility for the project, (7) award minimum will be $100,000; award maximum will be $1,000,000, and (8) the non-Federal participants in any project carried out under the Program on land or at a facility that is not owned by the United States shall be responsible for all costs associated with operating, maintaining, repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Netto
john_netto@fws.gov Email:john_netto@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00414 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00414 Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act Fiscal Year 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | Previously Published Funding Opportunity Number F23AS00329. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.685 — National Fish Passage |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2025 Initial proposals should be developed and submitted in coordination with FWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program field and regional staff following regional processes responding to criteria in Section E. Proposals received after September 30, 2024 will only be considered if funds are remaining.Full Financial Assistance Applications are due in GrantSolutions by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2025. See Section D2 Content and Form of Application Submission for more information. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities may include, but are not limited to those listed above. Activities proposed under this award: (1) must be located in Pacific Ocean drainages of the States of California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Montana; (2) participation must be voluntary; (3) must have 35% Non-Federal cost share. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) funding can be applied to the Non-Federal cost share; (4) project type must be voluntary irrigation diversion passage, screening, barrier inventories, and ‘related features’: (5) project components that receive funding under this Act shall be ineligible to receive federal funds from any other source (with the exception of BPA funds) for the same purpose; (6) the project will be agreeable to Federal and non-Federal entities with authority and responsibility for the project: (7) award minimum will be $100,000; award maximum will be $1,000,000, and;(8) non-Federal participants in any project carried out under the Program on land or at a facility that is not owned by the United States shall be responsible for all costs associated with operating, maintaining, repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing the project.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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) (Public Law 106-502) of 2000 was established with the goals of decreasing fish mortality associated with the withdrawal of water for irrigation and other purposes without impairing the continued withdrawal of water for those purposes; and to decrease the incidence of juvenile and adult fish entering water supply systems. FRIMA is a voluntary fish screening and passage program targeted to Pacific Ocean drainage areas of Idaho, western Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Eligible projects include fish screens, fish passage devices, and related inventories by the States. FRIMA was Reauthorized in FY2009. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 provided $5 million to the National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) for the implementation of FRIMA and added the Pacific Ocean drainage areas of California as eligible for FRIMA funds.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 fish populations to improve ecosystem resiliency and provide quality fishing experiences for the American people. Funds provided to NFPP for the implementation of FRIMA will support the development, improvement, or installation of fish screens, fish passage devices and related features to mitigate impacts on fisheries associated with irrigation water system diversions in Pacific Ocean drainages in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, and California.The NFPP is delivered through the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program (FAC). 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 support to 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 for FRIMA: (1) must be located in areas of California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or western Montana that drain into the Pacific Ocean, (2) participation must be voluntary, (3) must have 35% Non-Federal cost share per Public Law 106-502. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) funding can be applied to the Non-Federal cost share, (4) project type must be voluntary irrigation diversion passage, screening, barrier inventories, and ‘related features’, (5) project components that receive funding under this Act shall be ineligible to receive federal funds from any other source (with the exception of BPA funds) for the same purpose, (6) the project will be agreeable to Federal and non-Federal entities with authority and responsibility for the project, (7) award minimum will be $100,000; award maximum will be $1,000,000, and (8) the non-Federal participants in any project carried out under the Program on land or at a facility that is not owned by the United States shall be responsible for all costs associated with operating, maintaining, repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Netto
john_netto@fws.gov Email:john_netto@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 355345 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F24AS00414.pdf
Folder 355345 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F24AS00414 rev 032025.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John Netto john_netto@fws.gov Email: john_netto@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.685 | F24AS00414 | F24AS00414 Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act Fiscal Year 2024 | PKG00287332 | Jul 10, 2024 | Apr 30, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355345 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355345 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
355345 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
355345 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355345 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
355345 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355345 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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