The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Portland General Electric Company (PGE) are soliciting proposals for projects that conserve, restore, or enhance the habitat of native anadromous fish species.
Donor Name: Portland General Electric Company
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 06/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Funding for the PGE Salmon Habitat Support Fund comes from the voluntary contributions of PGE Green Future customers. Total annual funds dispensed through this program fluctuate based on PGE Green Future customer contributions. They recognize that the success of the PGE Habitat Support Fund requires being inclusive of all organizations and Oregonians, and supporting relevant projects from tribes, frontline communities, and traditionally underrepresented groups.
Funding Information
The PGE Salmon Habitat Support Fund will award approximately $120,000 in cost-reimbursable grants ranging from $10,000 – $50,000.
Grant Period
Grantees may request funds for reimbursement at any time up to 18 months after being notified of their award.
Eligible Proposals
Eligible proposals will be evaluated based on several criteria:
- Expected benefit to anadromous fish or their habitat
- Project design, feasibility, and likelihood of success
- Availability of matching funds (match can include cash contributions as well as appropriately documented in-kind contributions such as salary)
- Benefits to communities impacted by the work
- Incorporation of community outreach, education, or engagement.
Eligibility Criteria
- The PGE Habitat Support Program funds 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Funds from this program may not be used for political advocacy, litigation, or acquisition of water rights. To meet the minimum criteria for eligibility, proposals must:
- Demonstrate how the project will clearly and directly benefit anadromous fish or their habitat
- Request no less than $10,000 but no more than $50,000 to complete project deliverables
- Priority will be given to projects occurring within communities where PGE operates or watersheds that are affected by PGE operations (specifically, the Willamette, Sandy, and Deschutes watersheds and communities therein) but projects touching down elsewhere in Oregon are still encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit PGE.
