Federal grant · DOC NOAA - ERA Production

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Status
Open
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
Closes
May 1, 2028
Est. total funding
$600K
Award range
$15K – $75K
Expected awards
—
Opportunity number
NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
Who can apply

Eligible applicants

Eligible applicants are individuals as legal entities (such as sole proprietorships or limited liability companies); commercial organizations; state, local, and tribal governments; institutions of higher education; and nonprofits. Federal agencies and their employees, as well as Federal instrumentalities (including employees and members), are not eligible to apply.

About this grant

This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime operations; enhancing seafood safety and management through training in seafood best practices, marketing, and fishery management; technological innovation in fishing practices; outreach and education for consumers on quality and sustainability of wild caught fish or products farmed through aquaculture/mariculture; enhanced regionally-specific management of fishery resources based on local knowledge; and strengthening the seafood supply chain through partnerships with industry, researchers, and community organizations to build relationships that increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the marine community in Alaska. Proposed projects must be conducted in Alaska.

Instrument
Cooperative agreement, Grant
Activity
Agriculture, Business and commerce, Education, Environment, Food and nutrition, Natural resources, Science, technology and other R&D
Assistance listings
11.455
Cost sharing
Not required
Last updated
Apr 23, 2026

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