2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
The 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP) makes available $80M in reimbursable grants 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.
Eligible Applicants:
- State DOTs & MPOs
- Units of local government
- Regional transportation authorities
- Special purpose districts with a transportation function
- Indian Tribes & Federal Land Management Agencies
Projects eligible for funding include both construction and non-construction projects. However, DOT may prioritize awards to construction projects. WCPP requires a non-Federal cost share of 20 percent from all recipients unless an exception applies
Applications must be submitted by November 16, 2026. Learn More
Wildlife Crossings Program
In creating the Wildlife Crossing Program, Congress found that there are more than 1,000,000 wildlife vehicle collisions (WVCs) annually which present a danger to human safety and wildlife survival.
Funded by the FHWA, the Wildlife Crossings Program seeks to improve roadway safety, enhance habitat connectivity, explore innovative solutions, and prioritize rural areas.
