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Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program is sponsored by USDOT / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this competitive discretionary program aims to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) while improving terrestrial and aquatic habitat connectivity.
Funding can support both construction projects (such as wildlife overpasses, underpasses, fencing, and culvert rehabilitations) and non-construction activities (such as hotspot mapping, environmental planning, research, and engineering design).
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State governments (including State Departments of Transportation like IDOT), local governments, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), regional transportation authorities, special purpose districts, and tribal governments. Eligible entities in Illinois can apply independently or as a group. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $80 million total available for FY2026; no minimum or maximum award limits (past typical awards have ranged from $200,000 to $20 million). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program are due November 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program is funded by USDOT / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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