FHWA Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP)
The FHWA is accepting applications for the FY2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, offering approximately $80 million to support projects reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity, including wildlife overpasses/underpasses, fencing, detection systems, and planning/research initiatives. Offered by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); awards $80.0M; applications due November 16, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Award amount
- $80.0M
- Deadline
- November 16, 2026
- Geography
- United States, with rural funding preference
- Categories
- Environment
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The FHWA is accepting applications for the FY2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, offering approximately $80 million to support projects reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity, including wildlife overpasses/underpasses, fencing, detection systems, and planning/research initiatives. Eligible applicants include state DOTs, MPOs, local governments, regional authorities, and Tribal governments. The program generally covers up to 80 percent of eligible project...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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