Funding
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Funding Pacific Lamprey Conservation
PLCI is supported by two dedicated project funding sources: Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA) PLCI Columbia River Basin Projects and National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) project funding.
Collaborative discussions and project development within the RMUs are highly encouraged and all project proposals will be required to demonstrate which and how threats relative to the RMUs where the project would occur are addressed.
Each year, the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative’s (PLCI) Regional Management Units (RMUs) meet to revisit, and when necessary, revise their Regional Implementation Plans (RIPs). These RIPs summarize the status and threats to Pacific Lamprey and identify projects (e.g., habitat restoration, passage improvements, research, outreach and education, etc.) needed to address threats to and/or information needs for Pacific Lamprey and their habitats. The purpose of this process is to encourage communication and collaboration among partners, facilitate access to funding, and support the development and implementation of high-priority restoration and research projects that directly benefit Pacific Lamprey throughout their historical range in the United States.
PLCI is now accepting proposals for NFHP FY26 funding. Deadline for proposal submission is February 14, 2025.
PLCI will award $250,000-$350,000 in FY2026 for projects that advance its mission. The exact amount of funding available varies annually and is not known at this time. In an effort to fund a diverse portfolio of projects, strong project proposals that request less than $100,000 are preferred. However, proposals of particular merit may be funded at a higher level, at PLCI’s discretion.
PLCI is seeking project proposals that address PLCI’s priorities and Regional Management Unit (RMU) specific threats and concerns. Updated RMU Regional Implementation Plans (RIPs) detailing region specific threats and research needs, as well as contact information for RMU leads can be found on our website.
Find the full Request for Proposals and application instructions HERE.
The request for proposals for funding from the PLCI/Bonneville Power Administration is now closed.
The new request for proposals for 2025 funding will open in October 2025. Subscribe to our newsletter for funding notices.
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