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National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage)

DOT Federal Highway Administration

Looking for community development funding? DOT Federal Highway Administration is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 16, 2026. It provides awards up to $800M.

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Deadline
Jul 16, 2026
Award amount
Up to $800M
Expected awards
50
Posted
Jun 2, 2026
Opportunity number
FHWA-CAOP-23-001
CFDA
20.276

Opportunity description

The purpose of the Culvert AOP Competitive Grant Program is to provide funding to eligible entities for the replacement, removal, and repair of culverts or weirs that meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish. Anadromous fish are born in freshwater and spend most of their lives in saltwater, returning to freshwater to spawn. Salmon are a well-known example of anadromous fish.

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants under the Culvert AOP Competitive Grant Program are: States Units of local government Indian Tribes Projects eligible for funding are projects for the replacement, removal, or repair of culverts or weirs that: (1) would meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish; and (2) with respect to weirs, may include (A) infrastructure to facilitate fish passage around or over the weir; and (B) weir improvements (49 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 6703(b)).

Funding

Award ceiling
$800M

Agency contact

DOT Federal Highway Administration

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

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How to apply

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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