# Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nmfs-ak-2023-2007767-alaska-marine-education-and-training-mini-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345967

> Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $200,000 in total. Applications closed on April 22, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2023-2007767 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 22, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $200,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.452 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

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.

## What the grant funds

The National Marine Fisheries Service is soliciting competitive applications for the fiscal year 2023 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NMFS-AK-2023-2007767 still open?

No. It closed on April 22, 2023. 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, small businesses, businesses 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, 2023. 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 $50,000 each. About $200,000 in total across about 6 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.