F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program (F26AS00105). Status: Closes April 30, 2027 (174 days left). It is in our archive of Fish and Wildlife Service notices from 2025.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 100 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 30, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 15, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards100
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other
Key dates
| Posted | September 3, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 30, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 31, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township 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
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Fish Passage awards averaged $731,027; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (48% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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 dam 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 regional NFPP Coordinator in your area for information about program priorities and application process.
Who has won National Fish Passage grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Fish Passage (15.685) awarded $128 million across 175 grant awards, an average of $731,027 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited, Inc. | Virginia | 23 | $18.3 million |
| Kittitas Conservation Trust | Washington | 2 | $5.4 million |
| Department of Marine Resources Maine | Maine | 2 | $4.5 million |
| Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition | Alaska | 1 | $4.0 million |
| Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Minnesota | 1 | $3.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, F26AS00105, 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 F25AS00282 still open?
No. It closed on January 30, 2026. A newer notice is open: F26AS00105, closes April 30, 2027 (174 days left).
Who can apply for F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25?
Closed January 30, 2026. 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 $1.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total across about 100 awards.
Who has won National Fish Passage grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Trout Unlimited, Inc., Kittitas Conservation Trust, Department of Marine Resources Maine. The program made 175 awards worth $128 million in that time.
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