Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund

This is a cooperative program that assists the States in salmon restoration. The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) funds the protection, species conservation, and restoration of salmon and steelhead species for the benefit of local communi

This is a cooperative program that assists the States in salmon restoration. The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) funds the protection, species conservation, and restoration of salmon and steelhead species for the benefit of local communities, including tribal communities.

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization and State government agencies and treaty Indian tribes.

This program benefits the State governments, treaty Indian tribes, Federal government, international relationships, and conservation of a public resource by ensuring that State agencies and tribal governments participate in the recovery and international management of salmon on the west coast.

Funds may be used by State agencies and treaty Indian tribes to assist in salmon recovery.

Grants are normally made for one year. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Funds are released in advance or by reimbursement, as agreed to in the Standard Terms and Conditions document required for each grant.

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Refer to program guidelines

Priority consideration is given to State and tribal programs that directly address salmon recovery.

Applications are evaluated by the National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Offices and processed by the NOAA Grants Management Division. Under Section 404 of Public Law 102-567, financial assistance awards to a State or Interstate Fishery Commission may be provided on a sole-source basis.

A date range will change depending on the review process. Usually within 180 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application but may exceed that timeline.

Continuation grants can be made on an annual basis for approved multi-year projects. Future or continued funding will be at the discretion of NMFS, based on the availability of each fiscal year funding and satisfactory performance. Procedures for renewals are the same as application procedures.

No formal appeal procedure. If applications are unacceptable, the reasons are fully stated to the applicants. If the applicants desire to resubmit applications, applications must be revised in accordance with recommended changes.