F26AS00041 Yukon River Salmon Research and Management (R & M) Assistance
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- F26AS00041
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Points of contact
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- Shane Ransbury shane_ransbury@fws.gov (907) 334-5389
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks competitive proposals for research and management projects that advance scientific understanding of Chinook and Chum salmon in Alaska's Yukon River basin. Eligible applicants include commercial entities, individuals, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, and CESU Network members, with no cost-sharing requirement. Projects must address one or more of four priority categories: achieving fishery management objectives, building public support, improving understanding of salmon biology, and assessing or conserving salmon habitats, with additional consideration given to proposals addressing fall Chum Salmon stock assessment and genetics, or Yukon River salmon management awareness and participation. Proposals are evaluated using a 35-point merit review system based on project overview, introduction, technical implementation details, and capacity to deliver within budget constraints. The application deadline is May 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, with submission required electronically through either GrantSolutions.gov or Grants.gov.
The program anticipates distributing up to $260,000 in total federal funding for fiscal year 2026 through approximately five awards, with individual award amounts typically ranging from $30,000 to $80,000 (average $51,000) and maximum awards not exceeding $100,000. Funded projects must be one year in length, with work beginning in May 2026 and activities completed by early 2028, including final reporting and expenditure of funds within 90 days of project completion. All project work will be performed in the Alaska portion of the Yukon River, and applicants are strongly encouraged to incorporate local capacity from Yukon River communities and coordinate with state and federal regulatory agencies. Applicants will receive notice of approval or disapproval within 60 calendar days of submitting a detailed proposal.
Synopsis
The Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance (R & M Fund) is administered by the Fisheries Program of Region 7.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) receives funds for implementation of the Yukon River Salmon Agreement of 2000 (Agreement) with Canada. The Agreement authorizes funds for the implementation of the Agreement including funds for cooperative research and management projects on the Alaska Portion of the Yukon River. The Service administers these funds through financial assistance on a competitive basis for projects, studies, and events that advance the scientific and public community"s understanding of the biology and management of salmon, with focus on Yukon River Chinook and Chum salmon stocks in Alaska. The following is a request for Detailed Project Proposal of one year in length addressing the needs of the priority general Categories and Factors and specific near-term needs listed below.Funding will support work beginning in May 2026 with project activities completed in early 2028. Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop projects that incorporate local capacity with members of Yukon River communities in which they may be working. Coordinating projects with state and federal regulatory agencies is also recommended, but not mandatory.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Foa_Content_of_F26AS00041 final.pdf |
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