The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund provides financial support to restore and conserve Pacific salmon populations. This funding is available for specific states and federally recognized tribes to help protect salmon and steelhead populations that are at risk or necessary for tribal fishing rights.
Who it's for: This grant is for the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, as well as federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast, including Alaska. These groups can apply for funding to support projects that conserve salmon and steelhead populations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being one of the specified states or federally recognized tribes
- Projects not related to salmon or steelhead conservation
- Lack of adherence to 'Gold Standard Science' principles
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a state or federally recognized tribe
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing cost-sharing
- Documentation of adherence to 'Gold Standard Science' principles
- Evidence of salmon or steelhead population risk or conservation need
Cautions
- Ensure project aligns with 'Gold Standard Science' principles
- Cost-sharing is required
- Strict adherence to conservation and restoration goals is necessary
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska. Additionally, federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast, including Alaska, are eligible. A federally recognized tribe is defined as an Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community acknowledged by the Secretary of the Interior as existing as an Indian tribe under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.
Overview
This grant is for the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, as well as federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast, including Alaska. These groups can apply for funding to support projects that conserve salmon and steelhead populations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being one of the specified states or federally recognized tribes
- Projects not related to salmon or steelhead conservation
- Lack of adherence to 'Gold Standard Science' principles
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for projects that conserve and restore Pacific salmon and steelhead populations, maintain populations for tribal fishing rights, or conserve their habitats.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 29, 2026(14 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state or federally recognized tribe
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Prepare a budget plan with cost-sharing details
- Gather documentation supporting 'Gold Standard Science' adherence
- Submit proof of salmon or steelhead conservation need