National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage)
DOT-FHWA Posted FHWA-CAOP-23-001
Close Date:
July 16, 2026
Deadline passed
Description
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.
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)).
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)).
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- Not specified
- Award Ceiling
- $800,000,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- Not specified
- Expected Awards
- 50
Key Dates
- Posted
- June 2, 2026
- Closes
- July 16, 2026
- Archive Date
- August 15, 2026
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- DOT Federal Highway Administration
- Agency Code
- DOT-FHWA
- Funding Instrument
- Other