F23AS00078 National Fish Passage Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Fiscal Year 2023

The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a voluntary program that provides direct technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic organism passage and aquatic connectivity for the benefit of Federal trust resources. The program aims to maintain or increase fish populations to improve ecosystem resiliency and provide quality fishing experiences for the American people. Activities that restore fish passage also support the modernization of the country’s infrastructure such as road culverts, bridges, and water diversions contributing to enhanced community resilience to the impacts from climate change and other public safety hazards. • The NFPP is delivered through the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program (FAC) across all States and territories. • FAC staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs to identify and collaboratively implement projects within regional priority areas. • Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from FAC staff. • Projects must be based upon sound scientific principles, advance the Service mission, and promote biological diversity. • Applicants seeking funding under this program should contact the regional NFPP Coordinator that corresponds to the location of the project for additional information on regional priorities and coordination with FAC staff prior to applying for funding.