NOAA-NMFS-AK-2024-2008190: 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 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 5, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$15,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NMFS-AK-2023-2007767 | February 10, 2023 | Closed April 22, 2023 | Closed |
| NOAA-NMFS-AK-2022-2007143 | November 19, 2021 | Closed April 22, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | October 18, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 29, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 31, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program awards averaged $65,742; this notice allows up to $50,000 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 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.
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-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.
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