Applications Due June 29.
NOAA Fisheries has opened applications for up to $99 million through the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, directing federal investment toward conservation and habitat restoration projects across the West Coast and Alaska.
Eligible applicants include state agencies in Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, as well as federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River Basin and Pacific coast. Individual proposals may request up to $25 million, and the application deadline is June 29, 2026, with award selections expected to be announced in September 2026.
This investment is backed by evidence. Research has found that most protected salmon and steelhead populations that have been the focus of habitat improvements have increased in number. Oregon Coast coho salmon are a standout example — improvements in river habitat have helped strengthen the coho population enough to support a popular recreational fishery, increasing economic activity in coastal communities.
