2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
Updated
Cooperative agreement or Grant from the DOC NOAA - ERA Production, open to small businesses. Closes May 1, 2028, 559 days left.
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement or Grant |
| Field | Agriculture, Business and commerce, Education, Environment, Food and nutrition, Natural resources, Science, technology and other research and development |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Total program funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 11.455 |
| Posted | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Closes | May 1, 2028 (559 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see the eligibility notes)
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.
Full announcement and how to apply on Grants.gov
Agriculture grants right now
There are 8 open federal grants in agriculture that small businesses may apply for; 1 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $1.0 million; this grant offers up to $75,000. The agencies offering the most are Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Food and Drug Administration and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants in this field stay open a median of 254 days; this one is open for 739 days.
Who has won this program before
- Alaska Marine Conservation Council $75,000 · from Oct 1, 2026
- University Of Alaska Anchorage $74,831 · from Sep 1, 2026
- Hawaii Academy Of Science $33,000 · from Oct 1, 2026
The largest grants and cooperative agreements under assistance listing 11.455 with payments since Oct 1, 2025, from USAspending.gov. Amounts are each award's total.
More open grants from the DOC NOAA - ERA Production
6 open grants from this agency accept small businesses, with $5.8 million in total program funding listed.