Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
Open. Closes November 16, 2026, 25 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DOT Federal Highway Administration , opportunity number FHWA-WCPP-26-002.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FHWA-WCPP-26-002 |
| Assistance listing | 20.290 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Transportation |
| Posted | September 30, 2026 |
| Closes | November 16, 2026 From the notice: No Explanation |
| Award range | Up to $80,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 8 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Special district governments Others (see the notice's eligibility text) State governments City or township governments County governments |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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;… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.…
Official notice and documents
- 9.29.26 - Final Draft WCPP Application Template.docx (Full Announcement)
- Final WCPP NOFO_HAD-260512-001.pdf (Full Announcement)
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