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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Issued by DOC NOAA - ERA Production · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities

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Published
23 Apr 2026
Closes
1 May 2028, 23:59 UTC
Value
USD 600,000
Reference
NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
Location
United States
Sector
Agriculture & Food

At a glance

DOC NOAA - ERA Production in United States has published a funding call in agriculture & food: “2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program”. Submissions close on 1 May 2028, 539 days from today. The stated value is USD 600,000. Quote reference NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 19 notices from this buyer since 2024, 11 of them currently open. There are 43 open agriculture & food notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

To bid on Grants.gov (US federal)

Applicants need a UEI from SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account registered to their organisation; allow several weeks for registration.

Details

This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and maritime operations; enhancing seafood safety and management through training in seafood best practices, marketing, and fishery management; technological innovation in fishing practices; outreach and education for consumers on quality and sustainability of wild caught fish or products farmed through aquaculture/mariculture; enhanced regionally-specific management of fishery resources based on local knowledge; and strengthening the seafood supply chain through partnerships with industry, researchers, and community organizations to build relationships that increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the marine community in Alaska. Proposed projects must be conducted in Alaska. Eligibility: Eligible applicants are individuals as legal entities (such as sole proprietorships or limited liability companies); commercial organizations; state, local, and tribal governments; institutions of higher education; and nonprofits. Federal agencies and their employees, as well as Federal instrumentalities (including employees and members), are not eligible to apply.

Estimated total programme funding: USD 600000

Award range: USD 15000 – 75000

CFDA number(s): 11.455

Federal funding opportunity published on Grants.gov. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov — see the official listing.

Context for bidders

We hold 19 notices from DOC NOAA - ERA Production, going back to July 2024 — 11 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, Construction & Infrastructure and Education & Training. There are 43 open Agriculture & Food tenders in United States. This one closes in 539 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this agriculture & food opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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