July 15 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will host a webinar to assist applicants with applying to the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (also referred to as the Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) program). See Culvert AOP Program Website (FHWA) for more information.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the Culvert AOP Program and provides $196 million per year, over five years (from FY2022 to FY2026) for grants to replace, remove, and repair culverts or weirs that would meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish. In the first year of the program, DOT awarded $195,877,358 to 59 applications from Tribal, State, and local governments to advance improvements at 169 locations nationwide. The FY 2023 – FY 2026 Notice of Funding covers funds available for FY 2023 through 2026, along with any unused funds from FY 2022.

The “How to Apply for National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grants FY 2023 – FY 2026: General Overview” webinar is intended to provide an overview of updates to the Culvert AOP Program for FY 2023 – FY 2026, provide applicants with knowledge for applying to program, and clarify any questions associated with the application process. This webinar is free and open to the public. It is intended for a broad range of attendees, including representatives of organizations eligible to receive funds under the Culvert AOP program, which are States, units of local governments, and Tribal Nations.