2020 National Fish Passage Program

The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a voluntary program that provides direct technical and financial assistance to partners to restore fish passage and aquatic connectivity. The program aims to maintain or increase fish populations, improve ecosystem resiliency, and provide quality fishing experiences for the American people. The program is delivered through 51 Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation (FAC) Field Offices across all States and territories. * The program provides financial assistance to over 100 projects each year. * Individual project funding can range from $500 up to $2 million. * The period of performance for the majority of projects funded under this program is two years. * The program requires a 1:1 match on a regional basis. * Applicants may be state and federal agencies, private lands, tribes, local municipalities, and non-governmental organizations.