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Southern Fund

Supports salmon habitat restoration and recovery initiatives
Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 20, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research and development activities
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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).

Eligibility

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.

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?

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.

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

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).

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

You can contact Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC).

Where is the Southern Fund available?

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

Who are the financial supporters of the Southern Fund?

Southern Fund is funded by Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC)

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