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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

DOC NOAA - ERA Production, Department of Commerce

Deadline
May 1, 2028
Award size
$15,000 to $75,000
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for projects that support marine-related jobs, seafood safety, and education in Alaska. It can fund training, technology, and outreach about fishing and seafood. The grant is for organizations and individuals in Alaska.

The money can pay for

  • Workforce development for marine jobs
  • Training on seafood safety and management
  • Technology for fishing practices
  • Outreach about sustainable seafood

Who can apply

Nonprofits, governments, businesses, individuals, and institutions of higher education in Alaska can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant could be a good fit for a small community nonprofit in Alaska that works with marine education or seafood, but it may require specific expertise or partnerships.

Before you apply

  • Projects must be conducted in Alaska
  • Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations
  • No matching funds are required
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

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…

Read the full description

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.

Opportunity number
NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
Posted
April 23, 2026
Total funding
$600,000
Eligible applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Individuals
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
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.
Assistance listing
11.455 Marine Education
Agency contact
Keisha Trent Grantor
akr.grants@noaa.gov
3016281449
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