The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) provides funding to help restore Pacific salmon populations. This grant is available to certain states and federally recognized tribes for projects that conserve salmon and steelhead populations, especially those that are threatened or endangered. The projects should align with scientific standards and aim to maintain fish populations for tribal fishing rights and native subsistence fishing.
Who it's for: This grant is for the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, as well as federally recognized tribes along the Columbia River and Pacific Coast, including Alaska. These entities should be involved in projects focused on conserving salmon and steelhead populations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Entities not located in the specified states or regions
- Projects not related to salmon or steelhead conservation
- Lack of adherence to 'Gold Standard Science' principles
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Non-federally recognized tribes
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility (state or tribal recognition)
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Documentation of scientific methods and principles
- Letters of support or collaboration agreements
Cautions
- Strict adherence to scientific principles is required
- Cost-sharing is mandatory
- Projects must align with specific conservation goals
- Eligible only for specific states and federally recognized tribes
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include 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. 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 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 along the Columbia River and Pacific Coast, including Alaska. These entities should be involved in projects focused on conserving salmon and steelhead populations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Entities not located in the specified states or regions
- Projects not related to salmon or steelhead conservation
- Lack of adherence to 'Gold Standard Science' principles
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Non-federally recognized tribes
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for projects that restore and conserve Pacific salmon and steelhead populations, particularly those that are threatened or endangered. This includes maintaining populations for tribal treaty fishing rights and native subsistence fishing.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 29, 2026(14 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 30, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state or federally recognized tribe
- Develop a detailed project proposal focusing on salmon conservation
- Prepare a budget including cost-sharing components
- Ensure project aligns with 'Gold Standard Science' principles
- Gather necessary documentation and letters of support