Funding Opportunities and Grant Programs

Apply to the fund that best matches your project’s goals and location. You can apply to multiple funds, but their cycles may differ. Refer to the annual Call for Proposals, and the Strategic Plan of each Committee to assist with determining the best fund to apply to. Contact funds@psc.org if you need further assistance.

Each program has a different funding cycle, however applications typically open in May or June each year. 

• Northern and Southern Funds: Two-step process; 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. 

• Mark Selective Fishery Fund: One-step process; proposals due by August 1. Funding decisions are made in October. 

• The Yukon River Panel Restoration & Enhancement (R&E) Fund: One-step process; proposals due by November 1. Funding decisions are made in April at the Yukon River Panel Pre-Season meeting. 

Each program has different amounts available. 

• Northern and Southern Funds: The amount available is based on the investment performance of the Endowment Funds. Typically, between $2-$6M USD for each Fund each year. 

• Mark Selective Fishery Fund: Approximately $1.4M USD for 2025. 

• Yukon River Panel R&E Fund: Approximately $1.2M USD for 2026. 

On average, about 100 projects are funded across all programs annually. 

• Northern and Southern Funds: Usually between 35-55 projects for each Fund each year. 

• Mark Selective Fishery Fund: Up to 10 projects have been funded each year since the fund was established. 

• Yukon River Panel R&E Fund: An average of 15-30 projects are funded each year. 

Each program varies. 

• Northern Fund: Minimum of $10,000 USD/CAD. No maximum, however, the highest grant amount has been approximately $700,000 USD. Since inception the average amount awarded per project has been approximately $85,000 USD/CAD. 

• Southern Fund: No minimum or maximum, however, the highest grant amount has been approximately $400,000 USD. Since inception the average amount awarded per project has been approximately $77,000 USD/CAD. 

• Mark Selective Fishery Fund: No minimum or maximum, grants have ranged from $34,000 USD/CAD to $880,000 USD/CAD. 

• Yukon River Panel R&E Fund: No minimum or maximum, however, the highest grant amount has been approximately $237,000 USD/CAD. 

No, matched funding (in-kind, cash, or other contributions) is not required.

Yes, multiple applications to any of the programs are allowed.

Only the Mark Selective Fishery Fund supports multi-year projects (up to three years). All other programs require annual submissions. For the Northern and Southern Funds, you need to indicate on your application if you anticipate the project being a multi-year project and funding request.

Each program has different requirements. 

• Northern and Southern Funds: Required from partners if you are invited to submit a detailed project proposal.  

• Mark Selective Fishery Fund: Required from the relevant fishery management entity if your organization is a non-fishery-management entity. 

• Yukon River Panel R&E Fund: Optional, to support your application. 

Each program has a committee to review and assess applications based on their relevance to the Pacific Salmon Treaty, the respective program goals, and priorities. Depending on the program, applications may also be referred to a technical review committee. 

Our grant program staff are happy to assist with any questions you have and can be reached by email: funds@psc.org.

Yes, we’ve put together this list of other funding opportunities that may be of interest. 

Log on to our grantee portal or contact funds@psc.org for more information.

Refer to our Grantee Welcome Pack for an overview of the next steps.