infrastructure_investment_and_jobs_act · DOT-FHWA

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

DOT Federal Highway Administration · FHWA-CAOP-23-001

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $800.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 16, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage). DOT Federal Highway Administration . 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... up to $800,000,000 per award; ~50 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants under the Culvert AOP Competitive Grant Program are: States Units of local government Indian Tribes Projects eligible for f...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-07-16

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

PDF

Culvert AOP Application Template FY 23-26

Culvert_AOP_Application_Template_FY_23-26.docx

PDF

FY 2023-2026 Culvert AOP NOFO

FY_2023-2026_Culvert_AOP_NOFO.pdf

Who Can Apply

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)).

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $800.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 2, 2026

Application Deadline: July 16, 2026 (0 days remaining)

No Explanation

Agency Contact

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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