Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NFPP FY11
Apply for FWS NFPP FY11
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Fish Passage Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2014 and posted on Nov 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $11,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Open to the public.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under its Fisheries Program. It is designed as a voluntary, non-regulatory conservation assistance effort, meaning participation is not an enforcement action or compliance requirement. The core purpose is to improve aquatic connectivity by removing, modifying, or bypassing human-made barriers like dams, culverts, and other structures that block or restrict the movement of fish and other aquatic species. By reconnecting habitat and restoring access to spawning, rearing, and feeding areas, the program aims to protect, restore, or enhance aquatic habitats and help stabilize or reverse declines in fish and other aquatic populations.
For the funding cycle referenced in the announcement (Fiscal Year 2011 implementation), NFPP received an estimated total of $11,000,000 in operational funds. The Service anticipated making around 80 awards, indicating the program was structured to support a fairly broad portfolio of on-the-ground passage projects across multiple regions. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000, which suggests the program targeted mid-sized to large restoration or infrastructure improvement efforts rather than very small local projects.
Awards are issued primarily through cooperative agreements, which typically means the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to be actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funds. This can include technical assistance, coordination support, engineering or biological input, and oversight during planning and implementation. A key feature of the program is that it supports cost-shared projects, and a matching requirement applies. In practical terms, applicants or partners should be prepared to contribute cash, in-kind services, labor, materials, or other qualifying non-federal support as part of the project’s overall budget.
Eligibility is described as open to the public, with the announcement listing eligible applicants as "Others" and directing readers to additional eligibility information. The notice also emphasizes that determining whether a specific project is eligible should be done in consultation with the appropriate Regional Coordinator. That coordinator-based approach matters because fish passage priorities, target species, permitting realities, and regional restoration strategies differ widely across the country, and the program appears to rely on regional leadership to confirm fit, readiness, and priority alignment. The announcement notes that if the Service lacks the internal capability to implement a project directly, it may transfer all or part of project funds to partner organizations through cooperative agreements, which reinforces that partnerships with states, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, watershed groups, and other entities can be central to getting the work done.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on November 8, 2010. The original closing date listed was September 30, 2011, and the current closing date shown in the record is September 30, 2015, with an archive date of October 30, 2015. The CFDA number tied to the program is 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance), and the funding activity category is Environment. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact provided is Susan E. Wells, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at susanwells@fws.gov.
National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) Grant FAQs
What is the National Fish Passage Program (NFPP)?
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under its Fisheries Program. It is designed as a voluntary, non-regulatory conservation assistance effort focused on improving aquatic connectivity.
Is participation in NFPP required for compliance or enforcement?
No. NFPP is described as voluntary and non-regulatory, meaning participation is not an enforcement action and not a compliance requirement.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to improve aquatic connectivity by removing, modifying, or bypassing human-made barriers that block or restrict the movement of fish and other aquatic species. The program aims to reconnect habitat and restore access to spawning, rearing, and feeding areas to help protect, restore, or enhance aquatic habitats and stabilize or reverse declines in aquatic populations.
What types of barriers can NFPP funding address?
The opportunity specifically references human-made barriers such as dams, culverts, and other structures that block or restrict movement of fish and other aquatic species.
What kinds of projects does NFPP support?
NFPP supports on-the-ground fish passage projects that remove, modify, or bypass barriers to restore connectivity and access to important habitat areas (including spawning, rearing, and feeding habitats).
How much funding was available for the referenced funding cycle?
For the funding cycle referenced in the announcement (Fiscal Year 2011 implementation), NFPP received an estimated total of $11,000,000 in operational funds.
About how many awards did USFWS anticipate making?
The Service anticipated making around 80 awards for the referenced cycle.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000.
What type of federal award instrument is typically used?
Awards are issued primarily through cooperative agreements, which generally indicates USFWS expects to be actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funding.
What does USFWS involvement mean under a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement description, USFWS involvement can include technical assistance, coordination support, engineering or biological input, and oversight during planning and implementation.
Does NFPP require cost share or matching funds?
Yes. NFPP supports cost-shared projects and a matching requirement applies. Applicants or partners should be prepared to contribute non-federal support as part of the overall project budget.
What types of match are described as potentially acceptable?
The announcement describes match in practical terms as potentially including cash, in-kind services, labor, materials, or other qualifying non-federal support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as open to the public, and the announcement lists eligible applicants as "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility information.
How can an applicant confirm whether a specific project is eligible?
The notice emphasizes that determining whether a specific project is eligible should be done in consultation with the appropriate Regional Coordinator.
Why is consultation with a Regional Coordinator emphasized?
The program notes that fish passage priorities, target species, permitting realities, and regional restoration strategies differ across the country, and NFPP relies on regional leadership to confirm fit, readiness, and alignment with regional priorities.
Are partnerships important for implementing NFPP projects?
Yes. The announcement indicates that partnerships may be central to completing the work. If USFWS lacks the internal capability to implement a project directly, it may transfer all or part of project funds to partner organizations through cooperative agreements.
What types of organizations might be involved as partners?
The announcement references partnerships with entities such as states, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, watershed groups, and other organizations.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 8, 2010.
What were the closing dates listed for this opportunity record?
The original closing date listed was September 30, 2011. The current closing date shown in the record is September 30, 2015, and the archive date is October 30, 2015.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number tied to the program is 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
Who is the contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed is Susan E. Wells, Fish and Wildlife Biologist. Email: susanwells@fws.gov.
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