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Federal Open GRANTS-GOV-362034

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program is a federal competitive grant from DOC NOAA - ERA Production for the science & technology sector. Funding is $15K–$75K. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Individuals; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Co. The application deadline is May 1, 2028. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$15K–$75K
Deadline
May 1, 2028
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

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.

Who can apply

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

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source