Synopsis

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.
Response Date	Jul 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jun 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Aug 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	800,000,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

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

Additional Info on Eligibility:

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)).

Additional Information

Agency Name	DOT Federal Highway Administration
Link to Additional Information:	National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage)
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-366-4004

CFDA Program(s)

• 20.276: National Culvert Removal, Replacement, & Restoration Grant