2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Agriculture and Food, Social Innovation and Community Development, Education and Training, Energy and Environment, General and Cross-cutting R&D, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $15K-$75K in funding, up to $75K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due May 01, 2028. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Public Authorities
• NGOs
• University
• SME
• Other
• Individuals
• Large Company

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.

Agency

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program is administered by DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DNEP), listed via Grants.gov.