# Marine Education and Training (11.455)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/11-455-marine-education-and-training/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Marine Education and Training is run by Department of Commerce. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $1.0 million in 11 grants, about $92,934 per award.

## Objectives

The purpose of these grants is to bridge scientific research (fisheries, ecosystems, capacity building) with public outreach as well as student and constituent training to build a knowledgeable citizenry and workforce for marine stewardship.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $302,534 | 4 |
| 2022 | $262,903 | 4 |
| 2023 | $311,537 | 7 |
| 2024 | $145,300 | 3 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Education Association Inc | Massachusetts | $563,200 |
| University of Florida | Florida | $182,917 |
| Responsible Offshore Development Alliance | District of Columbia | $155,734 |
| University of South Alabama | Alabama | $74,425 |
| University Corporation at Monterey Bay | California | $27,000 |
| Texas a & M University at Galveston | Texas | $9,500 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Louisiana | $9,498 |

## Open opportunities

- [2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nmfs-ak-2026-33268-2026-alaska-marine-education-and-training-mini-grant/), closes May 1, 2028