Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance Opportunity
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a funding opportunity for research and management assistance related to Yukon River salmon. The opportunity, administered through Grants.gov, focuses on Chinook and Chum salmon stocks in Alaska and is open to various eligible entities. Proposals are due by May 18, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking proposals for research and management assistance concerning Yukon River salmon, specifically Chinook and Chum salmon stocks in Alaska. This funding opportunity, part of the Yukon River Salmon Agreement with Canada, aims to advance understanding of salmon biology and management through competitive grants. Projects are expected to begin in May 2026 and conclude by early 2028, with an emphasis on incorporating local capacity from Yukon River communities.
Eligible applicants, including institutions of higher education, non-profits, and tribal governments, must submit detailed project proposals by May 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EST, through GrantSolutions.gov. Applicants need to ensure they have the necessary technical and administrative capabilities for successful project completion. Failure to submit complete applications by the deadline may result in rejection.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements for the Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance opportunity.
- Develop and submit detailed project proposals through GrantSolutions.gov by May 18, 2026.
- Ensure proposals incorporate local capacity and coordinate with relevant state and federal agencies where applicable.
Source document (simplified)
F26AS00041 Yukon River Salmon Research and Management (R&M) Assistance
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings: 15.671 -- Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance
Last Updated: March 19, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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. Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Individuals and organizations submitting proposals should have the necessary technical and administrative abilities and resources to ensure successful completion of studies. Entities submitting proposals may be of Commercial, Individuals, Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Non-Profit Organizations, State Government, Local Government, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Native American tribal organizations, Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network and/or Federal Entities. United States non-profit, non-governmental organizations must provide a copy of their Section 501(c)(3) or (4) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service. Eligible recipients must appear in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing (CFDA) profile.
Grantor contact information
Description
Shane Ransbury
shane_ransbury@fws.gov
Fish Biologist
Documents
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| FoaContentofF26AS00041final.pdf | FoaContentof_F26AS00041 final.pdf | Mar 19, 2026 06:49 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 18, 2026
All proposals and required information from the Application Checklist are to be submitted by May 18, 2026, no later than...
11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. Completed applications should be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions.gov. Applicants submitting proposals using GrantSolutions.gov should note that they use Eastern Standard Time. Late applications are neither reviewed nor considered. Failure to provide complete information may cause delays, postponement, or rejection of the application.APPLICANT CHECKLISTAll applicants except Federal Entities; Federal Entities see below.• SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance or Application for Federal Assistance Individual• SF-424A Budget form: A complete SF-424A Budget Information form• SF-LLL form: If applicable, completed SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form• Project Abstract• Project Narrative/Investigation Plan (including Letters of Support from partnering organizations)• Budget Table and Budget Narrative• Indirect Cost statement and related documentation (when applicable)• A document with required statements including: Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Single Audit Reporting Statement, and Overlap and Duplication of Effort Statement: The required statements should be addressed on letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the organization receiving funding.• Evidence of non-profit status: If a non-profit organization, a copy of their Section 501(c)(3) or (4) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service.FEDERAL ENTITIESPlease contact Shane Ransbury at shane_ransbury@fws.gov or 907-334-5389.
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Award
$260,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F26AS00041
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 19, 2026
Archive date:
May 31, 2026
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