Open · NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 · CFDA 11.455 · Discretionary

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOC NOAA - ERA Production, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$15K-$75K
Award range
Open
Status
630d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program is an open discretionary opportunity from DOC NOAA - ERA Production, offering $15,000 -- $75,000. Applications close in 630 days.

$15K-$75K
award range
Open
630 days left
11.455
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program - is cataloged under number NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 11.455, posted by DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on April 23, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $15,000 -- $75,000. The agency has projected $600,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on May 1, 2028 - roughly 630 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$15,000 -- $75,000

Close Date

May 1, 2028

Posted

April 23, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$600,000

Instrument

Grant

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Any questions regarding this grant competition should be directed to the Competition Manager, Leah Gregg, at akr.grants@noaa.gov.

Key Dates

Posted April 23, 2026
Close Date May 1, 2028
Archive Date May 31, 2028
Last Updated April 23, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program", offered by DOC NOAA - ERA Production. It is associated with CFDA program 11.455. This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine scien...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 1, 2028.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $15,000 -- $75,000. Total estimated funding: $600,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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