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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
R&D / Tech · Keisha Trent, Grantor · Nationwide
The 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program is a federal grant or cooperative agreement funding workforce training, seafood safety, and supply-chain projects located in Alaska, open to eligible businesses, nonprofits, tribal governments, and educational institutions.
The 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program is a federal funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov, offered as a Cooperative Agreement or Grant. It supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America's Seafood Competitiveness, by funding projects in Alaska that strengthen the state's marine and seafood industries.
Eligible projects can include workforce development for marine-related professions such as marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime operations; training in seafood safety, best practices, and marketing; technological innovation in fishing practices; consumer outreach and education on the quality and sustainability of wild-caught or farmed seafood; regionally-specific fishery management informed by local knowledge; and efforts to strengthen the seafood supply chain through partnerships among industry, researchers, and community organizations.
Projects must be conducted in Alaska. This program may be of interest to small businesses, nonprofits, tribal governments, higher education institutions, and other organizations working in Alaska's seafood or marine sectors who want support for training, education, or supply-chain strengthening initiatives.
No specific award floor, ceiling, or dollar amount is provided in the available data, so applicants should confirm funding amounts directly with the source listing. The deadline listed is May 1, 2028, but applicants should verify this date and any submission requirements at the official Grants.gov page before applying. As with all federal grant opportunities, applicants should carefully review the full funding announcement for details on award size, application requirements, and review criteria not captured in this summary.
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How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant or cooperative agreement, not a loan.
Do I have to repay the funding?
No, grants and cooperative agreements generally do not require repayment, though specific terms should be confirmed at the source.
Who is eligible to apply?
Individuals as legal entities, commercial organizations, state/local/tribal governments, higher education institutions, and nonprofits; federal agencies and employees are not eligible.
Does my project need to be located in Alaska?
Yes, proposed projects must be conducted in Alaska.
How much funding is available?
No award floor, ceiling, or amount is specified in the available data; confirm at the source.
What is the application deadline?
The listed deadline is May 1, 2028, at 12:00 AM EDT, but confirm this at the official source.
Where do I apply?
You apply through Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362034.
What kinds of projects does this fund?
Workforce development, seafood safety training, technological innovation in fishing, consumer outreach, fishery management, and supply-chain partnerships in Alaska's marine sector.
Who runs this program?
It is a federal program listed on Grants.gov, with Keisha Trent named as grantor contact.
Is this funding taxable?
This is not specified in the available data; confirm at the source or with a tax professional.
Can a small business apply?
Yes, commercial organizations and individuals operating as legal entities such as sole proprietorships or LLCs are eligible.
Is this a state or federal program?
It is a federal program.
Opportunity number: NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268. Source: grants.gov. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Keisha Trent, Grantor; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.