Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund
Department of Commerce
About This Grant
NOAA announces the availability of Federal funding, authorized pursuant to Public Law 112-55 (Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 ), for necessary expenses associated with the restoration of Pacific salmon populations. The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) program makes such funding available to the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, and federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast (including Alaska) for projects necessary for conservation of salmon and steelhead populations that are listed as threatened or endangered, or identified by a State as at-risk to be so-listed, for maintaining populations necessary for exercise of tribal treaty fishing rights or native subsistence fishing, or for conservation of Pacific coastal salmon and steelhead habitat. This announcement outlines the priorities and guidelines that will be used to distribute funding to eligible entities.
Grant Summary
Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund is a Department of Commerce grant providing up to $25M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
Up to $25M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund from Department of Commerce, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Commerce before the deadline.
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Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund?
Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund is offered by Department of Commerce and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund provide?
Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund provides up to $25M per award from Department of Commerce. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund deadline?
Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Commerce, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund?
To apply for Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Commerce.