# 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program (NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 |
| Title | 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program |
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-04-23 |
| Close date | 2028-05-01 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $600,000 |
| Funding category | Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Private institutions of higher education; Individuals; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Small businesses; City or township governments |
| Eligibility notes | 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. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 11.455 |
| Summary | 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 par |
| Agency contact | akr.grants@noaa.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 543 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $75,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362034). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
Data from Grants.gov. Always read the full notice of funding opportunity before applying. Informational only; not legal or grant-writing advice.