2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
Looking for agriculture & rural funding? Keisha Trent Grantor is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due May 1, 2028. It provides awards up to $15K–$75K.
Open the official Grants.gov listingOpportunity 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.
Who can apply
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- County governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Individuals
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
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.
Funding
Agency contact
Keisha Trent Grantor
Any questions regarding this grant competition should be directed to the Competition Manager, Leah Gregg, at akr.grants@noaa.gov.
akr.grants@noaa.govSubmitting your application
You will apply through Grants.gov, the federal grants portal. Confirm every detail — eligibility, attachments, and the deadline — on the official page before you commit time to it.
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