693JJ324NF00023: FY 2024-2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (FHWA-WCPP-26-002). Status: Closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left). It is in our archive of DOT Federal Highway Administration notices from 2024.
DOT Federal Highway Administration offered grants of up to $100 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 40 awards. Applications closed on September 4, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 6, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100 million
- Expected awards40
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHWA-WCPP-26-002 | September 30, 2026 | Closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left) | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | June 6, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 4, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible Applicants for the WCPP are the following individual entities or a group of such eligible entities (23 U.S.C. 171(c)):1) A State Department of Transportation;2) An Metropolitan Planning Organization;3) A unit of local government;4) A regional transportation authority;5) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function;6) An Indian Tribe; or7) An Federal Land Management Agency
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Highway Planning and Construction awards averaged $1.5 million; this notice allows up to $100 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this NOFO is to provide grants on a competitive basis for projects that seek to achieve a reduction in the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions; and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species (Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 171).
Who has won Highway Planning and Construction grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Highway Planning and Construction (20.205) awarded $304 billion across 202,903 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Department of Transportation | Texas | 8,117 | $27 billion |
| Department of Transportation California | California | 7,119 | $27 billion |
| State of Florida Department of Transportation | Florida | 10,242 | $14 billion |
| Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Pennsylvania | 6,723 | $13 billion |
| Department of Transportation New York | New York | 7,286 | $12 billion |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, FHWA-WCPP-26-002, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 693JJ324NF00023 still open?
No. It closed on September 4, 2024. A newer notice is open: FHWA-WCPP-26-002, closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left).
Who can apply for FY 2024-2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program?
DOT Federal Highway Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2024-2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program?
Closed September 4, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $100 million each.
Who has won Highway Planning and Construction grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Department of Transportation, Department of Transportation California, State of Florida Department of Transportation. The program made 202,903 awards worth $304 billion in that time.
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