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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268

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Award Range

$15K – $75K

Total Program Funding

$600K

Deadline

May 1, 2028

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program. DOC NOAA - ERA Production. 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... $15,000-$75,000 per award; $600,000 total program funding.

Who Should Apply

Individuals, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Private universities/colleges (+9 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are individuals as legal entities (such as sole proprietorships or limited liability companies); commercial organizations; stat...
•Deadline: 2028-05-01

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Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

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NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 Full Announcement

Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268_2.pdf

Who Can 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 Types

IndividualsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesState GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)For-Profit OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $15K
Maximum Award: $75K
Total Program Funding: $600K
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement, grant

Key Dates

Posted: April 23, 2026

Application Deadline: May 1, 2028 (621 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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

akr.grants@noaa.gov

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