2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Opportunity details

Agency

DOC NOAA - ERA Production

Notice type

Federal Grant

Original posted

April 23, 2026

Last updated

October 18, 2026

Notice ID

grant-362034

Summary

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.

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Eligibility

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.

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.

Eligible applicant categories

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Official Grants.gov eligibility information. Listed categories are not a determination that an organization qualifies.

Funding and program

Assistance Listing

11.455

Funding instrument

CA; G

Cost sharing

Not required

Estimated total program funding

$600,000

Official modification date

April 23, 2026

Estimated total program funding is the government figure for the whole program, not an individual award ceiling. These figures are estimates, not guaranteed funding.

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