Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon

This funding opportunity supports restoration and protection projects that enhance salmon resiliency to drought and climate change. The projects can include restoration, protection, or enhancement of riparian and aquatic habitat and river channels, reconnection of historical flood plains, or improvements to ecological functions. Eligible applicants include non-profits, public agencies, and tribal governments. The total estimated available funding is $100,000,000. • The funding will be used for planning and implementation projects. • A portion of the funding will be dedicated to the Klamath River Watershed projects. • Up to $10 million will be available for projects within the Scott River and its tributaries. • Up to $10 million will be available for projects within the Shasta River and its tributaries. • The funding method will be reimbursement. • The period of performance will end on 3/15/2026.