NOAA-NMFS-AK-2022-2007143: Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27 (NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398). Status: Closes January 22, 2027 (76 days left). It is in our archive of Department of Commerce notices from 2021.
Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $15,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on April 22, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 16, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$15,000
- Total funding$150,000
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NMFS-AK-2024-2008190 | October 18, 2023 | Closed March 29, 2024 | Closed |
| NOAA-NMFS-AK-2023-2007767 | February 10, 2023 | Closed April 22, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 22, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 1, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies and their employees, as well as Federal instrumentalities (including employees and members), are not eligible to apply. Projects must be conducted within Alaska.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program awards averaged $65,742; this notice allows up to $15,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (39% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Marine Fisheries Service is soliciting competitive applications for the fiscal year 2022 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program. Projects are being solicited to improve education and training on marine resource issues throughout the region and increase scientific education for marine-related professions among coastal community residents.
Who has won Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (11.452) awarded $1.5 million across 23 grant awards, an average of $65,742 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 2 | $590,625 |
| Float Partners LLC | Hawaii | 1 | $373,745 |
| International Seafood Sustainability Foundation Inc. | Pennsylvania | 2 | $267,538 |
| Hawaii Academy of Science | Hawaii | 1 | $210,000 |
| Lake and Peninsula School District | Alaska | 1 | $50,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NOAA-NMFS-AK-2022-2007143 still open?
No. It closed on April 22, 2022. A newer notice is open: NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398, closes January 22, 2027 (76 days left).
Who can apply for Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program?
Department of Commerce accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program?
Closed April 22, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $15,000 each. About $150,000 in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Hawaii, Float Partners LLC, International Seafood Sustainability Foundation Inc. The program made 23 awards worth $1.5 million in that time.