# 2021 National Fish Passage Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f21as00413-2021-national-fish-passage-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332399

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $500) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. Applications closed on December 31, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F21AS00413 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 31, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.608 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Applicants must ensure that activities occurring outside the United States 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. The Service does not assume responsibility for recipient compliance with the laws and regulations of the country in which the work is to be conducted.

## What the grant funds

Contact local FAC field Program or Service Regional staff prior to applying. To be considered for funding under this funding opportunity, an application must be submitted to the Service region where the project is located. If you have a proposed project that meets the Application Review Information criteria (Section E), we strongly encourage you to contact your regional and local FAC office below before submitting an application. Please refer to section G for list of regional contacts or, visit our website to find the nearest Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office: https://www.fws.gov/fisheries/fwco/index.html and more information on the National Fish Passage Program https://www.fws.gov/fisheries/fish-passage.html.

## Questions people ask

### Is F21AS00413 still open?

No. It closed on December 31, 2021. A newer notice is open: F26AS00104, closes December 16, 2026 (39 days left).

### Who can apply for 2021 National Fish Passage Program?

Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2021 National Fish Passage Program?

Closed December 31, 2021. 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 $2.0 million each.

### Who has won Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Auburn University, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wil. The program made 972 awards worth $272 million in that time.