2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
The summary for the 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program grant is detailed below.
This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants.
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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA) |
| Grant Categories: | Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 11.455 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | May 1st, 2028 |
| Original Application Deadline: | May 1st, 2028 |
| Posted Date: | April 23rd, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | April 23rd, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | May 31st, 2028 |
| Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $75,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $15,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | April 23rd, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- 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 - Individuals - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on 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.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Any questions regarding this grant competition should be directed to the Competition Manager, Leah Gregg, at [email protected].
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