Southern Fund Call for Proposals for projects beginning in 2026

The Pacific Salmon Commission’s Southern Fund Committee (SFC) is issuing this 2026 Call for Proposals for project concepts that support the implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty. Private, non-profit, and public sector applicants are encouraged to apply. The SFC invites proposals aligned with the three activities associated with the origin and purpose of the Southern Fund – improving information, restoring habitat, and enhancing wild stock production – as well as the Strategic Goals and Objectives of the Southern Fund outlined in the Strategic Plan of the SFC (below). Innovative proposals are encouraged, for example those exploring new technology or new fishery management tools. The SFC has also identified specific priorities for the 2026 funding cycle and welcomes applications that are responsive to these priorities.

Interested parties are invited to download and review the Southern Fund 2026 Call for Project Concepts for the full details of how to apply.

The deadline for concept submissions closed on August 20, 2025. Applications for 2027 will open in May or June 2026.

Applicants invited to submit a stage two detailed proposal will receive notification via email. The deadline to submit a detailed proposal is 11:59pm PST on Wednesday November 19, 2025. Please refer to the email instructions you receive or log on to the grantee portal to submit your detailed proposal.

To assist with navigating the grantee portal and application process, we hosted a webinar going over the process. To view the recording click here.

Questions should be directed to the Grant Program Manager, Sascha Bendt, or the Program Assistant, Victor Keong via phone at (604) 684-8081, or email: funds@psc.org