DOT Federal Highway Administration
National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage)
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…
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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
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…
How to apply
Applications for federal grants are submitted through grants.gov under opportunity number FHWA-CAOP-23-001. Before you start, confirm your organization's eligibility, register in SAM.gov if you haven't already, and note the response deadline of Jul 16, 2026. AutoGrantHunter helps you decide whether this opportunity is worth pursuing before you invest in a full application.
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