National Fish Habitat Partnership
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To comprehensively address the causes of fish habitat decline by working together with partners to maximize the impact of limited funding for fish habitat conservation. Under NFHP, Federal, State, Tribal, and privately-raised funds are leveraged through 20 Fish Habitat Partnerships to address the fish habitat challenges. More information about the Fish Habitat Partnerships and their partners can be found online at www.fishhabitat.org. Each partnership supports distinct habitat or species based conservation priorities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federal
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribes
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Private nonprofits
- Individuals / families
- Interstate
- Intrastate
Limited to entities associated with a Fish Habitat Partnership recognized by the National Fish Habitat Partnership Board.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applications are submitted directly to the appropriate Fish Habitat Partnership. Application process and forms are specific to each partnership. For a complete list of Fish Habitat Partnerships and contact information see https://www.fishhabitat.org/the-partnerships/.
Award Procedure
Final project approval made by Secretary of the Interior based on recommendations from National Fish Habitat Board and Fish Habitat Partnerships. Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award electronically via the Department’s grants management system (currently GrantSolutions).
NFHP project applications are submitted through Fish Habitat Partnerships. Contact Fish Habitat Partnerships for information on approval/disapproval time.
Program details & compliance
Description
This Assistance Listing for the National Fish Habitat Partnership Program was established in FY24. Awards made prior to FY23 were reported under Assistance Listing 15.608.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance may be used only for aquatic habitat conservation projects recommended by a recognized Fish Habitat Partnership, the National Fish Habitat Partnership Board and selected by the Secretary of the Interior. Assistance may be used for construction as described in a project proposal selected by the National Fish Habitat Partnership Board. Assistance may be used for real property acquisition provided the acquisition has been approved by the State agency in the State in which the project is occurring.
Matching Requirements
A 1:1 Non-Federal match is required for this program. Additionally, applicants are encouraged but not required to provide voluntary committed cost share. Overall value and leverage potential for the Service’s funding may be a factor in project selection by the partnerships.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements