Klamath Basin Restoration Program
Funds science-based projects to restore water quality, habitats, and native species in the Klamath River Basin, focusing on measurable ecological outcomes and collaborative conservation.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full proposal, projected)
Funding Amounts: Shasta Valley RCPP: $500,000–$2,000,000 (2–4 awards, 100% match required) | Upper Klamath Watershed Resilience: $100,000–$500,000 (2–4 awards, ≥25% match required) | 4–8 total awards
Summary: Supports projects to restore water quality, habitats, and fish and wildlife populations in the Klamath River Basin of Oregon and California.
Key Information: Matching funds are required; eligibility limited to U.S.-based nonprofits, governments, special districts, Tribes, and educational institutions.
Description
The program funds conservation, restoration, and monitoring projects aimed at improving water quality, quantity, and habitats for native fish and wildlife in the Klamath River Basin, spanning Southern Oregon and Northern California. Emphasis is placed on projects that benefit threatened and endangered species, including the Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast (SONCC) coho salmon, Lost River and shortnose suckers, and other culturally and economically important species. The program operates through partnerships with federal agencies (Bureau of Reclamation, USDA NRCS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), state and local governments, Tribes, non-profits, and educational institutions.
Projects must address habitat degradation, water scarcity, and related ecological issues, and should include quantifiable conservation outcomes, robust monitoring, and community engagement. Two primary funding categories are available: the Shasta Valley Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and the Upper Klamath Watershed Resilience initiative.
