Opportunity Title:
FYs 2023 through 2026 (Year Two through Year Five) National Culvert Removal, Replacement and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage (Culvert AOP) Program)
Funder/Agency:
Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Opportunity Number:
693JJ324NF00025
Description:
The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program. The program is referred to in this NOFO as the Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Program. This NOFO establishes a multi-year funding opportunity for applicants to submit projects for the remaining available amount of funds provided to the Culvert AOP Program in division J of Title VIII of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” or BIL), covering funds available for FY 2023 through FY 2026. This NOFO will result in the distribution of up to $784 million along with any unobligated funds from FY 2022, with at least $196 million distributed for each of FYs 2023 through 2026. The actual amount available to be awarded under this NOFO will be subject to the availability of funds.
The primary objective of the Culvert AOP Program is to meaningfully improve or restore anadromous fish passage through the replacement, removal, or repair of culverts or weirs, which may include infrastructure to facilitate fish passage around or over the weir and weir improvements.
Webinar:
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will host a webinar on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00PM (Eastern). Interested attendees may register for the NOFO Informational Webinar.
Eligibility:
States, units of local government and Indian Tribes.
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$196,000,000
Opening Dates:
FY 2023 Opening: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
FY 2024 Opening: Monday, June 23, 2025
FY 2025 Opening: Monday, June 22, 2026
FY 2026 Opening: Monday, June 21, 2027
Deadline:
FY 2023 Deadline: Monday, September 23, 2024
FY 2024 Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025
FY 2025 Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026
FY 2026 Deadline: Monday, August 23, 2027
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