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.
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Opportunity number NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production Department of Commerce |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 11.455 |
| Posted | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 1, 2028 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement, Grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Individuals
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Private colleges and universities
- State governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- Public and state colleges and universities
- County governments
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Eligibility details 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.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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