DOC NOAA - ERA Production · United States

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

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DOC NOAA - ERA Production expects to make awards of $15,000 – $75,000 each, from a total budget of $600,000. Applications close on 1 May 2028. Eligible applicant types include special district governments, nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, county governments and 11 more.

Deadline: 1 May 2028 (in 533 days)
Grant amount: $15,000 – $75,000 per project
Total budget: $600,000
Funding rate: No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated
Total budget: $600,000
Cost sharing: Not required
Likely applicant types: Public bodies, Non-profits, Universities & research, SMEs / start-ups, Companies, Individuals From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Reference: NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
Assistance listing: 11.455 Marine Education
Last checked: 13 Nov 2026

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About this call

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.

Who can apply

Special district governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Small businesses
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Individuals

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.

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Agriculture Business and Commerce Education Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development

How to apply

Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

From the call text

Who can apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Contact

Keisha Trent · akr.grants@noaa.gov · 3016281449

Where these facts come from

Fact	Value	How we know	Taken from the source
Deadline	1 May 2028	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Amount per applicant	$15,000 – $75,000	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Total budget	$600,000	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Funding rate	No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated	read from the official text	15 Nov 2026
Who can apply	Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Small businesses; State governments; Native American tribal…	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Where to apply	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—

Official sources

Official call page

Facts on this page come from the funder’s official data, taken on 13 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.