# Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nmfs-ak-2024-2008190-alaska-marine-education-and-training-mini-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350614

> Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $15,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. Applications closed on March 29, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2024-2008190 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 29, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.452 |

## Who can apply

- State 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are individuals (as legal entities, such as sole proprietorships or limited liability companies), 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.

## What the grant funds

The National Marine Fisheries Service is soliciting competitive applications for the fiscal year 2024 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-2024-2008190 still open?

No. It closed on March 29, 2024. 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 March 29, 2024. 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.

### 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.