Columbia River Fisheries Development Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 11.436
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Grant awards
- 150 $614,383,199 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 13-1450-0-1-306
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funds salmon and steelhead protection, hatchery operations, fish passage infrastructure, and monitoring and evaluation activities in the Columbia River Basin under the Columbia River Fisheries Development Program (CFDA 11.436), with the most recent grant award disbursed on January 1, 2025.
The program supports hatchery operation and maintenance across Mitchell Act facilities in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho; fish screen installation and replacement at water diversions to protect juvenile anadromous fish; coho and chinook restoration and acclimation projects; and research, monitoring, and evaluation of salmon habitat restoration. Recent awards reflect a heavy concentration on aging hatchery infrastructure upgrades under the Mitchell Act Inflation Reduction Act funding, including intake replacements, water delivery system improvements, and raceways modernization. The program also funds broodstock collection, fish health management, marking and tagging, and fishway maintenance.
Awards are predominantly Cooperative Agreements (95 percent of awards) with a smaller share of Project Grants (5 percent). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has funded 148 of 150 awards totaling $611.7 million in federal dollars obligated; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works and Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration each funded one award. Combined federal and non-federal dollars obligated total $619.5 million, indicating minimal recipient cost-share across the portfolio.
The program awarded 150 grants between October 2000 and January 2025. Recent activity shows variable pace—one award in 2025, four in 2024, seven in 2023, two in 2022, and one in 2021—reflecting episodic availability of dedicated funding tranches. Representative recent awards include Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's $28 million project grant for hatchery infrastructure upgrades at Cascade, Clackamas, Bonneville, and Oxbow hatcheries (March 2024); the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission's $34.155 million project grant for improvements at Willard and Carson National Fish Hatcheries (March 2024); Yakama Nation's $26.85 million project grant for Klickitat Hatchery water delivery and rearing infrastructure (October 2024); and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's $45.753 million cooperative agreement for annual hatchery operations, monitoring, and fish marking and tagging (October 2023). Award magnitudes vary widely, from under $300 thousand for discrete staffing or evaluation initiatives to over $50 million for multi-year hatchery operations and infrastructure campaigns.
No recent grant opportunities are presented in the source material. Applications are evaluated by the National Marine Fisheries Service Northwest Regional Office and processed by the NOAA Grants Office. Priority is given to projects directly related to NOAA statutory responsibilities under the Mitchell Act and to activities addressing court actions, Federal treaties, Columbia Basin Watershed planning, and Endangered Species Act compliance. Multi-year awards of up to five years are available, with continuation contingent on program funding availability and recipient performance.
Objective and description
- Objective
This program uses the facilities and personnel of State and Federal fisheries agencies and Tribal governments in the Pacific Northwest to protect and enhance the salmon and steelhead resources in the Columbia River Basin
- Description
This program uses the facilities and personnel of State and Federal fisheries agencies and Tribal governments in the Pacific Northwest to protect and enhance the salmon and steelhead resources in the Columbia River Basin
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
State governments and quasi-public nonprofit institution/organizations.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Federal, Interstate, State, and Quasi- public nonprofit entities.
- Uses of assistance
Funds can be used to develop and implement measures to protect and enhance salmon and steelhead resources in the Columbia River Basin.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Cooperative agreements are normally made for one year.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Criteria for proposals is located in the NOFO. Refer to program guidelines.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Priority consideration is given to projects that directly relate to NOAA statutory responsibilities (Mitchell Act) and to court actions and Federal treaties. Special consideration is given to Columbia Basin Watershed planning activities and activities impacting Federal responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act.
- Award procedure
Applications are evaluated by the National Marine Fisheries Service Northwest Regional Office and processed by the NOAA Grants Office. Pursuant to Section 404 of Public Law 102-567, financial assistance awards to a State or Interstate Fishery Commission may be provided to the State on a sole-source basis.
- Time to approval or disapproval
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.
- Renewals
No renewal. However, an approved on-going project can be extended by submission of an amendment request. Multiple year awards of up to five years may be approved. Funding for multi-year projects beyond the first year is contingent upon the availability of program funds in subsequent fiscal years, and the extent to which the recipient meets project objectives and reporting requirements. 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.
- Appeals
No formal appeal procedure. If applications are unacceptable, the reasons are fully stated to the applicants. If the applicants desire to resubmit applications, projects must be revised in accordance with recommended changes.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 150 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington State Department Of Fish & Wildlife | $202,760,471 | 33% |
| 2 | State Of Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife | $190,501,096 | 31% |
| 3 | Confederated Tribes And Bands Of The Yakama Nation | $48,777,786 | 8% |
| 4 | Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission | $34,155,000 | 6% |
| 5 | Idaho Department Of Fish Game | $29,394,681 | 5% |
| 6 | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | $20,457,922 | 3% |
| 7 | NEZ Perce Tribe | $3,010,073 | <1% |
| 8 | Fish Wildlife & Parks Montana Department | $2,695,054 | <1% |
| 9 | Shoshone Bannock Tribes | $359,215 | <1% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $20,173,734 |
| FY2025 | $31,430,954 |
| FY2024 | $209,607,183 |
| FY2023 | $2,329,967 |
| FY2022 | $27,304,098 |
| FY2021 | $17,688,334 |
| FY2020 | $16,508,532 |
| FY2019 | $14,273,688 |
| FY2018 | $14,556,243 |
| FY2017 | $14,695,055 |
| FY2016 | $14,214,237 |
| FY2015 | $13,736,513 |
| FY2014 | $13,921,848 |
| FY2013 | $20,265,509 |
| FY2012 | $19,165,133 |
| FY2011 | $15,747,497 |
| FY2010 | $23,561,599 |
| FY2009 | $14,488,628 |
| FY2008 | $12,741,548 |
| FY2007 | $12,951,000 |
| FY2006 | $15,701,000 |
| FY2005 | $12,743,927 |
| FY2004 | $12,992,482 |
| FY2003 | $14,915,818 |
| FY2002 | $13,799,465 |
| FY2001 | $14,869,208 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 11.436?
Assistance Listing 11.436 is Columbia River Fisheries Development Program, a federal grant program run by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce).
What is the CFDA number for Columbia River Fisheries Development Program?
Its CFDA number is 11.436: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 11.436 awarded?
150 grant awards under 11.436 have obligated $614,383,199 in federal funds to 9 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 11.436?
The recipients obligated the most under Columbia River Fisheries Development Program are Washington State Department Of Fish & Wildlife ($202,760,471), State Of Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife ($190,501,096) and Confederated Tribes And Bands Of The Yakama Nation ($48,777,786).
How much did 11.436 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 11.436 obligated $31,430,954 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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