Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program is offered by DOT Federal Highway Administration . Max award: $80,000,000. Applications close on Nov 16, 2026.
| Opportunity number | FHWA-WCPP-26-002 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $80,000,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | Not specified |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Who can apply | County governments, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), State governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Category | Transportation |
Summary (excerpt)
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…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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