Eligible Entities
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
City or township governments
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Individuals
Eligible Activities
Eligible projects will provide meaningful benefits for aquatic habitats and infrastructure resiliency. Projects not eligible for program funding include projects that are part of any Federal or State compensatory mitigation including in-lieu fee programs and mitigation banks. Projects are also not eligible if fish passage is a condition provided by existing Federal or State regulatory programs. Additionally, program funds may not be used to construct, operate, or maintain fish passage at facilities actively licensed or permitted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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