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Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Round 3

ID: NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2025-29044 • Type: Posted

Description

Eligible applicants are Indian tribes (as defined in 25 U.S.C. Section 5304 (e)) and organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements (e.g., tribal commissions, tribal consortia, tribal conservation districts, and tribal cooperatives). 23.U.S.C. Section 5304 (e) states that (e) Indian tribe or Indian Tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.' Organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements are encouraged to provide a clear description and supporting documentation (e.g., letters of support, Memoranda of Understandings) in the application, demonstrating a relationship between the tribe(s) and organization. The documentation is further described in this Announcement in Section IV.B., Content and Form of Application. Documentation should be submitted as part of the grant application. An institution of higher education, non-profit organization, commercial (for profit) organization, U.S. territory, or state or local government, and organizations that identify as Indian tribes but do not meet the definition of Indian tribe above, which may include state recognized tribes, can partner with Indian tribes and organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements, but are not eligible to submit an application directly. A partnership may involve proposed subawards, contracts, informal collaboration, or other engagement. These partners may apply directly for separate NOAA funding opportunities for restoring fish passage published at www.grants.gov. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Federal agencies interested in this program are strongly encouraged to work with applicants who are eligible to apply. Applicants must propose work in areas that benefit United States migratory fish as defined in the Program Objective (Section I.A). Eligible applicants for Great Lakes projects must propose work within the Great Lakes basin within one of the eight U.S. Great Lakes states (New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota).

Background
The Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Funding Opportunity is administered by the Fisheries Habitat Conservation Program Office (HCPO) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This initiative aims to provide federal financial and technical assistance to Indian tribes and organizations representing them, facilitating the removal of barriers to fish passage for native migratory or sea-run fish. The funding is authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), aiming to enhance fisheries, recover endangered species, and improve tribal capacity in managing natural resources.

Grant Details
The funding opportunity focuses on removing barriers to fish passage. This includes activities such as project development, feasibility studies, engineering and design, permitting, on-the-ground restoration, monitoring, community engagement, and outreach. Proposals must demonstrate how they will contribute to the recovery of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act and improve habitats for migratory fish populations. Priority will be given to projects that can be completed within a 2-3 year timeframe and those that focus on barrier removal rather than installation of new structures. The anticipated federal funding for awards ranges from $500,000 to $4 million over three years, with a maximum request of $6 million per project.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include Indian tribes as defined in 25 U.S.C. Section 5304(e) and organizations representing tribes through formal agreements. Partnerships with non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or local governments are allowed; however, these entities cannot apply directly. Applications from federal agencies or their employees will not be considered.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for most awards is anticipated to be two to three years, with an expected start date around January 1, 2026.

Grant Value
NOAA anticipates making up to $20 million available for this funding opportunity. The minimum federal funding request is $300,000.

Place of Performance
Eligible projects must benefit migratory fish populations in areas including but not limited to tribal lands and traditional use areas across the United States.

Overview

Category of Funding
Environment
Natural Resources
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 10/30/24 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted grant opportunity NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2025-29044 for Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Round 3 with funding of $20.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 11.463 Habitat Conservation. It is expected that 12 total grants will be made worth between $300,000 and $6.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Oct. 30, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Feb. 27, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Due in 62 Days
Last Updated
Oct. 30, 2024, 12:16 p.m. EDT
Version
4
Archive Date
March 29, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants are Indian tribes (as defined in 25 U.S.C. Section 5304 (e)) and organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements (e.g., tribal commissions, tribal consortia, tribal conservation districts, and tribal cooperatives). 23.U.S.C. Section 5304 (e) states that ‘(e)“Indian tribe” or “Indian Tribe” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.’ Organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements are encouraged to provide a clear description and supporting documentation (e.g., letters of support, Memoranda of Understandings) in the application, demonstrating a relationship between the tribe(s) and organization. The documentation is further described in this Announcement in Section IV.B., Content and Form of Application. Documentation should be submitted as part of the grant application. An institution of higher education, non-profit organization, commercial (for profit) organization, U.S. territory, or state or local government, and organizations that identify as Indian tribes but do not meet the definition of “Indian tribe” above, which may include state recognized tribes, can partner with Indian tribes and organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements, but are not eligible to submit an application directly. A partnership may involve proposed subawards, contracts, informal collaboration, or other engagement. These partners may apply directly for separate NOAA funding opportunities for restoring fish passage published at www.grants.gov. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Federal agencies interested in this program are strongly encouraged to work with applicants who are eligible to apply. Applicants must propose work in areas that benefit United States migratory fish as defined in the Program Objective (Section I.A). Eligible applicants for Great Lakes projects must propose work within the Great Lakes basin within one of the eight U.S. Great Lakes states (New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota).

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$6,000,000
Floor
$300,000
Estimated Program Funding
$20,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
12

Contacts

Contact
Keisha Trent Grantor
Contact Phone
(301) 628-1449

Documents

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