2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
OpenDOC NOAA - ERA Production · Opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Individuals
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Private institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- County governments
- Special district governments
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.
Description
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | $600,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Category | Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Natural Resources, Science and Technology |
| Assistance listing | 11.455 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or DOC NOAA - ERA Production. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.