Closed

Southern Fund

Q: Who is eligible for the Southern Fund program?

To be eligible for the Southern Fund program, you must: Supports Pacific Salmon Treaty implementation Aligned with Southern Fund activities Aligned with SFC strategic objectives

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Southern Fund?

You can contact Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC).

Q: Where is the Southern Fund available?

The Southern Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Southern Fund?

Southern Fund is funded by Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports salmon habitat restoration and recovery initiatives

Grant and Funding

Pacific Salmon Commission

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

Funding is available for projects supporting implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty, including habitat restoration and related recovery activities. Eligible concepts align with improving information, restoring habitat, and enhancing wild stock production, as well as the Southern Fund strategic objectives.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Research and experimental development

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : August 20, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Environment

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Restore salmon habitat in estuaries through soft-shore initiatives (e.g., eelgrass beds, saltwater marsh benches).
Modify in-stream habitat to improve productivity (e.g., large woody debris structures, spawning gravel placement, bank stabilization).
Construct side channels and other off-channel habitat (e.g., spawning/rearing channels or ponds, ox-bow reconnection, dike breaching).
Restore fish passage (e.g., culvert removal or replacement, remediation of migration barriers).
Restore and protect wetlands, riparian, and upland habitat (e.g., land acquisition, riparian revegetation, conservation easements).

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 245,000

Rebuild estuary eelgrass and saltmarsh benches for juvenile salmon rearing

$ 260,000

Replace barrier culvert and build side-channel habitat for wild salmon

Eligibility

The project concept must support implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty.
The proposal must align with Southern Fund activities such as improving information, restoring habitat, or enhancing wild stock production.
The proposal should align with the Southern Fund Strategic Goals and Objectives outlined in the SFC Strategic Plan.

Who is eligible?

Private sector applicants
Non-profit organizations
Public sector applicants

Eligible geographic areas

Southern British Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Snake River Basin (Idaho)

Processing and Agreement

Project Concepts are reviewed in a first-round review scheduled for September 2025.
Final funding decisions are expected in February 2026.

Additional information

Innovative proposals are encouraged, including projects exploring new technology or new fishery management tools.
Specific priorities have been identified for the 2026 funding cycle.
First-round review of Project Concepts is scheduled for September 2025.
Final funding decisions are expected in February 2026.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Southern Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Southern Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Southern Fund?

Who is eligible for the Southern Fund program?

What expenses are eligible under Southern Fund?

Restore salmon habitat in estuaries through soft-shore initiatives (e.g., eelgrass beds, saltwater marsh benches). Modify in-stream habitat to improve productivity (e.g., large woody debris structures, spawning gravel placement, bank stabilization). Construct side channels and other off-channel habitat (e.g., spawning/rearing channels or ponds, ox-bow reconnection, dike breaching). Restore fish passage (e.g., culvert removal or replacement, remediation of migration barriers). Restore and protect wetlands, riparian, and upland habitat (e.g., land acquisition, riparian revegetation, conservation easements).