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Trout and Salmon Foundation Habitat Restoration Grants

Trout and Salmon Foundation

Foundation Annual Environmental Conservation GrantsWildlife Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $10,000

Deadline

September 30, 2026

5 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Trout and Salmon Foundation Habitat Restoration Grants

Funder: Trout and Salmon Foundation (TSF)

Geographic Scope: North America, with projects funded across 35+ states and Canada

Mission: TSF was founded in 1969 to protect wild salmon and trout in North America. The foundation enables and accelerates the work of local conservation organizations, landowners, and government agencies by providing grants to restore cold water fish habitat.

Funding History:

  • Over 50+ years, TSF has invested nearly $2.0 million in more than 400 habitat restoration and improvement projects

  • Partners with nearly 100 community-based watershed organizations

  • 2023: $74,000 awarded to 14 organizations

  • 2020: ~$70,000 awarded to 18 organizations

  • 2019: $73,000+ awarded to 16 organizations

  • 2018: $58,596 awarded to 10 organizations

  • 2017: $60,000+ awarded to 15 organizations

  • 2016: $41,500 awarded to 16 organizations

  • 2015: $32,000 awarded to 10 organizations

    • Focus Areas:

  • Habitat improvement and restoration projects

  • Dam removal and fish passage barrier removal/installation

  • Culvert replacement and removal

  • Stream restoration and channel work

  • Riparian buffer and bank restoration

  • Large woody debris installation

  • Hatchery support for conservation purposes

  • Spawning and rearing habitat creation

  • Water quality improvements

    • Species/Habitats Supported:

  • Wild trout (brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bull trout)

  • Wild salmon (Atlantic salmon, Chinook, Coho, Chum, Pink salmon)

  • Steelhead trout

  • Arctic grayling

  • American eels and other aquatic species

  • Cold water fish habitat

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Community-based watershed organizations

  • Local conservation organizations

  • Trout Unlimited chapters

  • Nonprofit conservation groups

  • Government agencies

  • Landowners (in partnership with organizations)

    • What TSF Funds:

  • On-the-ground habitat restoration projects

  • Equipment and materials for restoration

  • Planning and assessment work

  • Fish passage improvements

  • Riparian restoration

  • Spawning habitat creation

    • Geographic Distribution:

  • Projects funded from Maine to California

  • Atlantic Coast states (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia)

  • Great Lakes region (Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois)

  • Rocky Mountain states (Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming)

  • Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon)

  • Southern Appalachian (North Carolina, Tennessee)

  • Upper Midwest (Iowa)

  • Canada (Nova Scotia)

    • Contact Information:

  • Address: Trout and Salmon Foundation, 4801 S. Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

  • Phone: 312-827-1202 or 312-827-1234

  • Email: troutandsalmonfoundation@gmail.com or paul@troutandsalmonfoundation.org

  • Website: troutandsalmonfoundation.org

    • Organization Structure:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation

  • Self-funding organization

  • 100% of all donations used to fund habitat and restoration projects

  • Board-driven selection process (annual board meeting in September)

  • Volunteer-led organization

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Timeline:

  • Grant cycle runs annually

  • Annual board meeting typically held in September

  • Announcement of recipients typically in October-December

  • Implied deadline for applications is before the annual board meeting (estimated September 30)

    • How to Apply:
    1. Contact the Trout and Salmon Foundation directly through their website (troutandsalmonfoundation.org) or via the contact information provided
    2. Submit application materials via email or through the online application portal (referenced as "Apply Now" on website)

    Required Application Materials:

  • Project description and objectives

  • Geographic location of project

  • Species/habitat to be benefited

  • Project timeline and milestones

  • Budget and funding request amount

  • Organization information and qualifications

  • Letters of support or partnership agreements

  • Information about matching funds or other funding sources

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Directly engaged in habitat improvement and restoration

  • Measurable impact on cold water fish habitat

  • Partnership-based approach

  • Ability to leverage additional matching funds

  • Conservation value and species benefit

  • Geographic diversity (TSF aims to fund projects across multiple regions and states)

  • Project readiness and feasibility

    • Application Notes:

  • TSF emphasizes that grants often serve as critical private funds enabling access to significant public matching funds

  • Projects should demonstrate community engagement and watershed organization leadership

  • Grant amounts range typically from $1,000-$10,000, though awards vary based on project scope

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    What Trout and Salmon Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    5
    Total given
    $41K
    Median grant
    $7,500
    Range
    $6,000–$10K
    • By dollars: Montana 33%, Wisconsin 24%, Oregon 24%. Top recipient cities: Missoula, MT; Cassville, WI; Portland, OR.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Harry & Laura Nohr Chapter of Trout Unlimited · Cassville, WI

      Charitable

      $10K

    • Wild Salmon Center · Portland, OR

      Charitable

      $10K

    • Montana Trout Unlimited - Nevada Creek Proj · Missoula, MT

      Charitable

      $7,500

    • Anglers of the Au Sabel · Grayling, MI

      Charitable

      $7,500

    • Montana Trout Unlimited - Rattlesnake Creek Proj · Missoula, MT

      Charitable

      $6,000

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmental-conservationwildlife

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