2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

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.

Program Details

DOC NOAA - ERA Production is a federal agency that offers the 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program grant program to support research innovation, sustainability, and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by DOC NOAA - ERA Production through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for research innovation, sustainability, and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions, government agencies and municipalities, eligible organizations, and individual applicants. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with DOC NOAA - ERA Production or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $15K – $75K. The application deadline is May 1, 2028 (643 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports research innovation, sustainability, and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541720, 114111, 111, 112, 114. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by NOAA
• Programs related to farm
• Programs related to fishing
• Programs related to aquaculture

Award details

Award range: $15K – $75K. Applications close on May 1, 2028 (643 days remaining).

Categories

Research Innovation · Sustainability · Workforce