National Culvert Removal, Replacement, & Restoration Grant

CFDA 20.276 Active Grant
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Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.276 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

The program prioritizes awards for projects that would improve fish passage for (A) anadromous fish stocks listed as an endangered species or a threatened species under Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

This Assistance Listing 20.276 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.205, please refer to former ALN 20.205 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.276 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Local
  • State

How to Apply

Award Procedure

See program notice of funding.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 120 to 180 days

See program notice of funding.

Program details & compliance

Description

This Assistance Listing is for the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert AOP Program). An annual competitive grant program that awards grants to eligible entities for projects for the replacement, removal, and repair of culverts or weirs that meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish.

Mission Categories

Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

See program notice of funding.

Required Documentation

All required credentials and documentation will be specified in the notice(s) of funding opportunities as made available on Grants.gov.

Matching Requirements

Information on non-Federal matching requirements can be found at: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/dot-navigator/understanding-non-federal-match-requirements

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
5 years

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

Contacts

Malcom Smith
2023665880
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-02. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:38:08.