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National Fish Passage is sponsored by Department of the Interior. To restore native fish and other aquatic species to self-sustaining levels by reconnecting habitat that barriers have fragmented, where such reconnection would not result in a net negative ecological effect such as providing increased habitat to aquatic nuisance species.
Fish passage projects restore unimpeded flows and fish movement by removing barriers or providing ways for aquatic species to bypass them; such projects also provide public safety and economic benefits for human communities. The program works on a voluntary basis and provides financial support and technical assistance to Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies, as well as private partners and stakeholders.
This listing is currently active. Program number: 15. 685.
Last updated on 2025-08-22.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entities must be willing and able to implement program projects collaboratively with the Service. Eligible applicant types include: Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Interstate, Individual/Family, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Intrastate. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $15,000,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — National Fish Passage is offered by Department of the Interior and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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