2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
Open. Closes May 1, 2028, 557 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DOC NOAA - ERA Production, opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 |
| Assistance listing | 11.455 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Grant |
| Category | Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | April 23, 2026 |
| Closes | May 1, 2028 |
| Award range | $15,000 to $75,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | City or township governments Special district governments Individuals County governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education 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 State governments Small businesses Others (see the notice's eligibility text) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and state controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 (2).pdf (Full Announcement)
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