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F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program

Issued by Fish and Wildlife Service · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities

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Published
24 Aug 2026
Closes
30 Apr 2027, 23:59 UTC
Value
USD 15,000,000
Reference
F26AS00105
Location
United States
Sector
Water & Environment

At a glance

Fish and Wildlife Service in United States has published a funding call in water & environment: “F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program”. Submissions close on 30 April 2027, 172 days from today. The stated value is USD 15,000,000. Quote reference F26AS00105 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 17 notices from this buyer since 2024, 9 of them currently open. There are 65 open water & environment notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

To bid on Grants.gov (US federal)

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Details

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 obsolete and dangerous infrastructure 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 a regional NFPP Coordinator in your area for information about program priorities and the application process.The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, allocated $15 million for the National Fish Passage Program, of which $5 million is designated for implementing the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) (Public Law 106-502) of 2000. Eligibility: 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. Additional requirements and geographic restrictions apply to FRIMA funded projects. See website for more information.

Estimated total programme funding: USD 15000000

Award range: USD 1 – 1000000

Expected number of awards: 100

CFDA number(s): 15.685

Federal funding opportunity published on Grants.gov. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov — see the official listing.

Context for bidders

We hold 17 notices from Fish and Wildlife Service, going back to March 2024 — 9 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment and Agriculture & Food. There are 65 open Water & Environment tenders in United States. This one closes in 172 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this water & environment opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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