Alaska Marine Education & Training Mini‑Grant

  • NOFO Title and Funding Number: 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini‑Grant Program
  • Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA‑NMFS‑AK‑2026‑33268
  • Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
  • Deadline for Proposals: June 22, 2026, by 7:59 p.m. Alaska Standard Time (AKST) Future annual deadlines: May 3, 2027, and May 1, 2028
  • Grant Amount: $15,000 – $75,000 per project
  • Total Program Available Funding: Approximately $600,000 total (about $200,000 per year, subject to Federal appropriations)
  • Match Required: No match required.
  • Purpose of Funding: This program supports marine education, workforce development, and training in Alaska to strengthen the sustainability and competitiveness of Alaska’s marine and seafood economy. Funded projects may focus on marine science and technology, fisheries and seafood‑related training, outreach and consumer education, integration of traditional knowledge into fisheries management, and partnership development. Projects must improve education and training on marine resource issues and prepare Alaska coastal community residents for employment in marine‑related professions.
  • Eligibility:
    • Individuals as legal entities (e.g., sole proprietorships, LLCs)
    • Commercial organizations
    • State, local, and Tribal governments
    • Institutions of higher education
    • Nonprofit organizations
  • Federal agencies and Federal employees are not eligible. Projects must be conducted in Alaska, and only one application per applicant per fiscal year may be submitted.
  • More information: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362034
  • View Current Postings: https://akfederalfunding.org/grant-opportunities/