The Yukon River Salmon Research and Management (R&M) Assistance, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) through the Fisheries Program of Region 7, supports cooperative research and management projects on the Alaska portion of the Yukon River. Funding originates from the Yukon River Salmon Agreement of 2000 with Canada. The programme provides financial assistance on a competitive basis for projects, studies, and events that advance scientific and public understanding of salmon biology and management, with a focus on Yukon River Chinook and Chum salmon stocks in Alaska.

Overview

• Opportunity Number: F26AS00041
• Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
• Assistance Listing: 15.671 – Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance
• Funding Instrument Type: Grant
• Opportunity Category: Discretionary
• Category of Funding Activity: Natural resources
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Funding and Benefits

• Total Program Funding: $260,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 5
• Award Minimum: Not specified
• Award Maximum: $100,000
• Projects should be one year in length, with work beginning in May 2026 and activities completed by early 2028.

Eligibility

• Eligible Applicants: Miscellaneous (unrestricted). Entities may include Commercial organizations, 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 Federal Entities.
• Applicants must have the necessary technical and administrative abilities and resources to ensure successful completion of studies.
• United States non-profit, non-governmental organizations must provide a copy of their Section 501(c)(3) or (4) status determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
• Eligible recipients must appear in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing (CFDA) profile.

Research Areas and Activities

Projects should address priority general categories and factors as well as specific near-term needs related to Yukon River salmon. Emphasis is placed on:

• Advancing understanding of the biology and management of Chinook and Chum salmon stocks in the Yukon River (Alaska portion).
• Incorporating local capacity with members of Yukon River communities where work is conducted.
• Coordinating with state and federal regulatory agencies (recommended, but not mandatory).

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions.gov.
• All proposals and required information from the Application Checklist are due by the deadline.
• Late applications are neither reviewed nor considered. Incomplete submissions may delay, postpone, or result in rejection.
• Applicants should use www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Required documents (all applicants except Federal Entities):

• SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance (or SF-424 for Individuals)
• SF-424A Budget Information form
• SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable)
• 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)
• Document on letterhead with required statements: Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Single Audit Reporting Statement, and Overlap and Duplication of Effort Statement, signed by an authorized representative
• Evidence of non-profit status (if applicable): copy of Section 501(c)(3) or (4) determination letter

Federal Entities: Contact Shane Ransbury directly (see Contact Information) for application instructions.

Deadline and Timeline

• Closing Date: May 18, 2026 – 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
• Posted Date: March 19, 2026
• Last Updated: May 13, 2026
• Archive Date: May 31, 2026

Contact Information

For questions regarding this opportunity, contact:

• Grantor Contact: Shane Ransbury, Fish Biologist
• Email: shane_ransbury@fws.gov
• Phone: (for Federal Entities) 907-334-5389