Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency
Description:
Funding specifically for tribes to support habitat restoration, fish passage, capacity building, science, fish hatcheries and Pacific salmon.
Bill Section:
40001
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$390,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-26
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
Pacific Salmon and Steelhead (Non-Mitchell Act Hatcheries): On December 5, 2023, NOAA announced $7.5 million available from the IRA for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund to both states and tribes. Applications are due March 04, 2024: Source
Mitchell Act Hatcheries: On October 27, 2023, NOAA announced $60 million available from the IRA for Columbia River Basin hatcheries: Source
Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal: On July 31, 2023, NOAA announced $85 million available for Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal from the IRA and the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA). Applications were due November 08, 2023: Source
Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes: On September 1, 2023, NOAA announced $20 million available for coastal habitat restoration and climate resilience priorities of tribes. Applications were due December 19, 2023: Source
TCS Notes:
$240 million for Pacific Salmon and Steelhead (Non-Mitchell Act Hatcheries), $60 million for Mitchell Act Hatcheries, $70 million for Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal, and $20 million for Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes.
More details on the $2.6 billion framework for Investing in Coastal Communities and Climate Resilience (Section 40001) available here: Source