Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior
F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program
In short: Fish and Wildlife Service expects to make 100 awards of up to $1 million. Anyone can apply.
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Apr 30, 2027 · 202 days left
The funder says: “Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.” - Award size
- Up to $1M
- Total available
- $15M · about 100 awards
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Anyone (unrestricted)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
How this fits you
- Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
- No match required
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
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 through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) field offices nationwide. Local Service staff work with partners to identify and implement projects. Projects are based on sound science, advance the Service mission, and promote aquatic connectivity. Contact a regional NFPP Coordinator in your area for information about program priorities and the application process.The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, allocated $15 million for the National Fish Passage Program, of which $5 million is designated for implementing the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) (Public Law 106-502) of 2000.
Who can apply, from the official notice
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.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/ed39a5ca-7786-4fb9-ad90-f28ef6c20c5f · Printed from grantme.click/grants/223f4fd9-32d2-45bb-937e-3dec41303669
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Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Oct10
Check that your SAM.gov registration is active (or start it now)
Grants.gov: allow up to 10 business days for SAM registration, weeks or months if information isn't verified. It must be renewed every year. Grants.gov - Apr9
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Apr23
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Apr27
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early. Agency portals can slow down near deadlines. - Apr30
Deadline
From the funder.
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Writing the need statement? Davidson County facts with citations.
What the official notice requires
Pulled from the official notice Foa_Content_of_F26AS00105.pdf (16 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.
Registrations you need first (4)
SAM.gov, Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 4
“No GET READY TO APPLY Required System Registrations Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be registered in SAM.gov.” Open page 4
Grants.gov · p. 6
“For instructions on completing form fields, see the form instructions on the Grants.gov Forms Repository.” Open page 6
GrantSolutions · p. 10
“Applicants may submit an application (see Application Documents section) in GrantSolutions AFTER they have been notified that their project has been selected for funding (see Merit Review section for more information).” Open page 10
Login.gov · p. 11
“GrantSolutions requires users to log in through Login.gov.” Open page 11
Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
What to submit
Form SF-424 · p. 6
“Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance Note:” Open page 6
Form SF-424A · p. 7
“Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying SF-424A, Budget Information –…” Open page 7
Form SF-424C · p. 7
“Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying SF-424A, Budget Information –…” Open page 7
Form SF-LLL · p. 7
“SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Required if requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds and the applicant has used or plans to use funds other than Federal appropriated funds for lobbying related to the proposed project.” Open page 7
Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 8
“Provide a timeline that describes how conservation actions and/or treatments are sequenced. f.” Open page 8
Budget narrative / justification · p. 8
“Budget Narrative Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget.” Open page 8
Cost share or match
Cost share / match · p. 13
“No matching funds are required on individual projects; however, we may give preference to projects leveraging partner support.” Open page 13
Cost share / match · p. 13
“FRIMA funded projects must source a non-federal match amount (minimum of 35%).” Open page 13
Dates in the notice
04/30/2027 · p. 10
“Submission Dates and Times Closing Date for Applications: 04/30/2027 Closing Date Explanation Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.” Open page 10
Mistakes that get applications rejected (2)
Unresolved civil-rights or legal findings: We are prohibited from making an award if a recipient or any key personnel are found ineligible,... · p. 12
“We are prohibited from making an award if a recipient or any key personnel are found ineligible, prohibited, restricted, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in an award, as their ineligibility condition applies to this program.” Open page 12
Outside what the program funds: If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide sufficient... · p. 14
“If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide sufficient information for review, the applicant will be considered nonresponsive and eliminated from further review.” Open page 14
Files from the official listing
The notice, forms and templates the agency attached.
- Foa_Content_of_F26AS00105.pdf (151 KB)
Foa_Content_of_F26AS00105.pdf
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About the federal program
National Fish Passage, also called “National Fish Passage Program, NFPP”
Program number 15.685 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Grant
How applications are judged
See Notice of Funding Opportunity for project selection criteria and the Service�s Fish Passage Program Policy at https://www.fws.gov/policy/710fw1.html. Conservation activities and projects under NFPP are selected on a regional basis based upon regional focus areas. Projects that meet region-specific priorities will receive higher priority, though staff are not prohibited from implementing high-value habitat improvement projects outside of these priorities areas.
Match
We seek to secure at least 50 percent of total project costs from our partners. This applies to the overall Regional program and does not need to be achieved on every project. Matches may be in-kind services or cash. Cost share may be a part of rating criteria. For FRIMA funded projects however, there is a 35 percent non-federal matching requirement. Cost share provided by the Bonneville Power Administration may be considered non-federal match for FRIMA funded projects.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal year 2025: Program funded projects including culvert replacements, obsolete infrastructure removal, fish way construction, flood plain reconnection, and design/engineering for such projects.
Fiscal year 2026: Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates funding projects such as culvert replacements, obsolete infrastructure removal, fishway construction, floodplain reconnection, and design/engineering for such projects.