Access to Capital Clearinghouse

The Departments of Commerce and the Interior have announced a significant $240 million investment aimed at bolstering fish hatcheries that produce Pacific salmon and steelhead, highlighting President Biden’s commitment to Tribal Nations and fulfilling federal treaty responsibilities. This funding, which comes from the Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America agenda, aims to support Tribal communities in the Pacific Northwest by ensuring their subsistence, ceremonial, and economic needs are met. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is collaborating with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to distribute this funding effectively, reflecting the administration's dedication to promoting Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. 

An initial allocation of $54 million will be directed to 27 Tribes for immediate hatchery maintenance, with the remaining funds available competitively for more extensive projects aimed at:

• Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of fish hatcheries in rearing healthy Pacific salmon and steelhead, and 

• Enhancing the resilience of hatcheries to climate change and other environmental stressors, and 

• Supporting tribal co-management of Pacific salmon and steelhead resources, ensuring the health of these culturally and economically vital species for future generations. 

The following 27 Tribes are eligible for both the non-competitive and competitive funding opportunities: