Yukon delta fisheries development association is a not-for-profit corporation organized to represent the yukon delta region in the community development quota (cdq) program established by the federal government in 1992. Ydfda's primary purpose is to utilize funds generated from the cdq program to promote the economic development of its member communities by promoting participation in the fishing industry.

Ydfda promotes the economic development of its member communities by promoting participation in the fishing industry, community development, training, and other related activities. to provide educational scholarships to residents of member communities who meet certain criteria.