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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Agency: DOC NOAA - ERA Production

Assistance Listings: 11.455 -- Marine Education

Last Updated: April 23, 2026

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. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Individuals
  • Other

Government

  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • County governments

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Any questions regarding this grant competition should be directed to the Competition Manager, Leah Gregg, at akr.grants@noaa.gov.

Email

akr.grants@noaa.gov

akr.grants@noaa.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268_2.pdf
NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 Full Announcement
Apr 23, 2026 05:52 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: May 1, 2028

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$600,000

Program Funding

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Expected awards

$15,000

Award Minimum

$75,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Agriculture

Business and commerce

Education

Environment

Food and nutrition

Natural resources

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

April 23, 2026

Archive date:

May 31, 2028

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