§ Federal grant opportunity · FHWA-WCPP-26-002
Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
DOT Federal Highway Administration is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program. The deadline is November 16, 2026 and the published award range is $0 – $80M.
Key facts
- Funder
- DOT Federal Highway Administration
- Application deadline
- November 16, 2026
- Award range
- $0 – $80M
- Eligibility
- city or township governments, other, county governments, state governments, federally recognized native american tribal governments, special district governments
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Transportation
- Opportunity number
- FHWA-WCPP-26-002
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from DOT Federal Highway Administration.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 16, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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