2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

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CFDA Numbers

11.455

Award Ceiling

$75K

Award Floor

$15K

Expected Awards

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Close Date

May 1, 2028

Section I

How to Apply

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Program 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

Section II

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25

Section III

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.

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted: Apr 23, 2026
Closes: May 1, 2028
Archive: May 31, 2028