Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Background
The National Marine Fisheries Service is soliciting competitive applications for the fiscal year 2023 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program. The program objective is to increase the sustainability, education, and training on marine resource issues and increase education for marine-related professions in Alaska. Projects should prepare communities for employment in marine related professions including aquaculture; increase seafood and fishing safety, seafood marketing, or management; or increase the sustainability of fishing practices through technology improvements.
All projects must be developed with and identify beneficial and appropriate partnerships.

Grant Details
Projects must align with one of the following priorities: Marine Science and Technology, Fisheries and Seafood-related Training, Outreach, Technology, Local and Traditional Knowledge. The total funding available under this notice is anticipated to be approximately $200,000.
The project period is recommended to be 12-18 months in duration. NOAA/NMFS will fund the projects under this competition as grants and/or cooperative agreements.
Application packages are available through the Grants.gov website or may be requested from NOAA/NMFS. Complete standard NOAA grant application package is required in accordance with the guidelines provided in the document.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies and their employees are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The project period is recommended to be 12-18 months in duration. July 1, 2023 is the earliest recommended start date to be used on proposals.

Grant Value
Total funding available under this notice is anticipated to be approximately $200,000.

Place of Performance
Projects must be conducted within Alaska.