Pacific Salmon Commission Endowment Funds [Umbrella]

Program Category: Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, Environment

Program Sub-Category: Food Security, Environmental Stewardship, Monitoring, Innovation, Natural Asset Inventories and Management

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Status: Closed

Funder

Pacific Salmon Commission

Deadline Details

Open for funding annually with an intake deadline in late summer. The deadline for the Southern Fund was August 20, 2024. The deadline for the Northern Fund was August 28, 2024. The next intakes for each stream are to be determined.

In June of 1999, the United States and Canada reached a comprehensive new agreement (the “1999 Agreement”) under the 1985 Pacific Salmon Treaty.

Among other provisions, the 1999 Agreement established two bilateral funds:

The Northern Boundary and Transboundary Rivers Restoration and Enhancement Fund (the Northern Fund).
The Southern Boundary Restoration and Enhancement Fund (the Southern Fund).

The purpose of the two funds is to support three kinds of activities in both countries that support salmon stocks and their habitat:

Develop improved information for resource management.
Rehabilitate and restore marine and freshwater habitat.
Enhance wild stock production through low technology techniques.

Eligible Community

Private (businesses / for-profit), non-governmental organizations / non-profit, educational institutions, Indigenous groups, and all levels of government can apply.

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Stacking is not required, however both the Northern and Southern Fund Committees encourages collaboration and partnerships.

Specific Eligibility Requirements

The geographic area for the Northern Fund includes northern and central British Columbia. Northern and central British Columbia in this context means the geographic area covered by those watersheds flowing into the Pacific Ocean north of Cape Caution, including the drainages of the Alsek, Taku, and Stikine Rivers.

The geographic area for the Southern Fund includes southern British Columbia. Southern British Columbia in this context means the geographic area covered by those watersheds flowing into the Pacific Ocean south of Cape Caution, including the entire Fraser River watershed and the Columbia River watershed.

Other Eligible Applicants

Indigenous Economic Agencies
Indigenous-owned Businesses
Businesses / For-profit
Other
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Economic Development Agencies
Academic Institutions

Type of Funding

Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

Under $100 000
From $100 000 to $1 000 000

Percentage of Project Funded

100%

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Planning
Operational and Maintenance Costs
Capital Costs
Community Engagement
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Staff Costs
Administration Fees
Training
Reporting
Research and Development

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement
Building Purchase Costs
Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

Final report only

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

6 months

The funding cycle is a two-step process with initial concepts due in late summer (August or September). Successful concepts are invited to submit a detailed project proposal, which are typically due 4-6 weeks after the invitation (usually late November or early December). Funding decisions are made in late February.