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Grant Funding for Yukon River Salmon Research and Management in Alaska

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 Fisheries Program, is seeking proposals for research and management projects focused on Yukon River Chinook and Chum salmon in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - Region 7 Fisheries Program, Northern Alaska Fish and Wildlife Field Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and management activities for Chinook and Chum salmon stocks in the Alaska portion of the Yukon River - Emphasis on fall Chum salmon stock assessment, management awareness, fishery management objectives, public participation, salmon biology, and habitat conservation - Up to five projects funded, each typically $30,000–$100,000, with a total program funding of $260,000 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects should be one year in length - Proposals encouraged to incorporate local community capacity and may coordinate with state and federal regulatory agencies - No cost sharing or matching required - Open to a wide range of applicants, including commercial entities, individuals, higher education, non-profits, tribal organizations, and government agencies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for research and management activities, not procurement of goods - Place of Performance: - Alaska portion of the Yukon River drainage - Contracting office: Northern Alaska Fish and Wildlife Field Office, Fairbanks, Alaska

Description

The Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance (R&M Fund) is administered by the Fisheries Program of Region 7 of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It provides financial assistance on a competitive basis for projects, studies, and events that advance understanding of the biology and management of Yukon River Chinook and Chum salmon stocks in Alaska. This solicitation requests detailed project proposals of one year in length addressing priority categories and near-term needs, with funding supporting work beginning in May 2026 and project activities completed in early 2028. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate local capacity and coordinate with state and federal regulatory agencies.

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