The Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP) is a grant opportunity from the Department of Transportation aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity. It offers about $80 million in funding for projects that enhance safety for both wildlife and humans on the road.
Who it's for: This grant is for various government entities and private institutions that are interested in developing projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity. Specifically, it's for county governments, city or township governments, state governments, special district governments, and private institutions of higher education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate how the project will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions
- Inability to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete or late application submission
- Lack of eligibility as a specified entity type
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Cost-sharing or matching funds documentation
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project completion
- Environmental impact assessment
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with Grants.gov
- DUNS number and SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure cost-sharing or matching funds are secured
- Be aware of the competitive nature of the grant
- Follow all federal guidelines and regulations
- Prepare for a detailed reporting and reimbursement process
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, private institutions of higher education, special district governments, city or township governments, state governments, and other entities with no specific restrictions (unrestricted).
Overview
This grant is for various government entities and private institutions that are interested in developing projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity. Specifically, it's for county governments, city or township governments, state governments, special district governments, and private institutions of higher education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate how the project will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions
- Inability to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete or late application submission
- Lack of eligibility as a specified entity type
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement projects that aim to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity. This includes planning, construction, and other related activities.
Expected Awards
8
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 16, 2026(46 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with Grants.gov
- Obtain a DUNS number and SAM registration
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Secure cost-sharing or matching funds
- Draft a comprehensive budget plan
- Conduct an environmental impact assessment
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit the application by November 16, 2026