Applications Open for Washington NOAA Fisheries CARES Act Assistance

Washington residents who fish in Bristol Bay and meet the other eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for assistance through the Washington NOAA Fisheries CARES Act.

The application period opened 2/8/21 and closes at 5pm PST on 3/25/21. All applications received by the deadline will be evaluated. The order of receipt will not affect eligibility or disbursement amount.

Important Links:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission hosts the application process

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife hosted a public meeting on 2/23 for those who may qualify for federal relief funding to learn more about the spend plan development. You can view a recording of the meeting here.

Read the WA Spend Plan for full eligibility details

A direct link to the application

BBRSDA Summary & Other Covid Aid info

For questions or inquiries related specifically to Washington’s Sec. 12005 CARES Act Fisheries Assistance relief please email WACares@psmfc.org or call toll-free: 1-866-990-2738. If you have the ability to email, you may receive a quicker response due to the large volume of calls anticipated to be received. Alternatively, you may reach out to the WA Dept. Fish and Wildlife at CARESfisheries@dfw.wa.gov

The Alaska NOAA Fisheries CARES Act will open March 1st, 2021.