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Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program

DOT Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation

Deadline
November 16, 2026in 27 daysNo Explanation
Award size
Up to $80 millionAbout 8 awards
Matching funds
RequiredYou must contribute some of the cost
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant helps pay for projects that reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connections. It is meant for governments and organizations that work on transportation and wildlife safety.

The money can pay for

  • Building wildlife crossings
  • Improving habitat connections
  • Reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions
  • Transportation projects that help wildlife

Who can apply

State governments, city or township governments, Native American tribal governments, and other eligible entities can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is mainly for governments and transportation agencies, not for small community nonprofits like food pantries or arts groups.

Before you apply

  • Matching funds are required
  • Only certain types of governments can apply
  • Projects must improve wildlife safety and habitat
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

The purpose of the WCPP is to provide funding to eligible entities for projects seeking to improve safety of the traveling public by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC) and, in doing so, improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. This NOFO will award approximately $80 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding via cost reimbursable grants. DOT may also award any remaining and available funds from previous fiscal years under this opportunity. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. NOTE: The information under 'Award' on this page requires the specification of a minimum and maximum dollar value for anticipated awards due to Grants.gov system requirements. However, as stated in the NOFO, there are no minimum or maximum award sizes.

Opportunity number
FHWA-WCPP-26-002
Posted
September 30, 2026
Eligible applicants
State governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
The purpose of the WCPP is to provide funding to eligible entities for projects seeking to improve safety of the traveling public by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC) and, in doing so, improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. Eligible applicants under the WCPP are: • State Department of Transportation (State DOT); • Metropolitan planning organization (MPO); • Units of local government ; • A regional transportation authority; • A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function; • Indian Tribes ; • A Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA); or • A group of any of the above entities. Projects eligible for funding include both construction and non-construction projects. However, DOT may prioritize awards to construction projects. WCPP requires a non-Federal cost share of 20 percent from all recipients unless an exception applies (see B.3, below). Applicants who do not provide the required non-Federal cost share will be classified as ineligible. FLMAs and Tribes can use other Federal funds for their match, such as those allowable under 23 United States Code (U.S.C.) 120(k). A minimum of 60 percent of funds each fiscal year must be awarded to rural areas (23 U.S.C. 171(g)).
Assistance listing
20.290 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
Agency contact
DOT Federal Highway Administration
support@grants.gov
202-366-4004
Open the official listing on Grants.govAgency’s full announcement

Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.