The purpose of the Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program 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 and, in doing so, improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.

Projects eligible for funding include both construction and non-construction projects. However, DOT may prioritize awards to construction projects.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• State Department of Transportation (State DOT)
• Metropolitan planning organization (MPO)
• Units of local government
• A regional transportation authority
• A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function
• Indian Tribes
• A Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA)
• A group of any of the above entities.

Match Requirement

WCPP requires a non-Federal cost share of 20 percent
from all recipients unless an exception applies.

For further details regarding exceptions, please see the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Grants.gov listing, which requires accounts for both Grants.gov and SAM.gov.

If you need help with Grants.gov, you can call 800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.

If you need help with SAM.gov, you can call 866-606-8220.

To the extent practicable, applicants should provide supporting data and documentation in a form directly verifiable by DOT. DOT may, but is not required to, reach back to applicants for the purpose of clarifying application information. DOT will not request additional information to perfect incomplete applications.

Contact

Email: Wildlifecrossings@dot.gov

Deadline

The application due date is November 16, 2026, at 11:59pm EST.