2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production- Award range
- $15K – $75K
- Closes
- May 1, 2028
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 11 more
Assistance Listing 11.455
Department of Commerce · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Assistance Listing 11.455, “Marine Education and Training,” is a federal program administered by Department of Commerce. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 1 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Eligible applicants for assistance are State, U.S. territorial, and private institutions of higher learning and education, especially universities and colleges, with which the National Marine Fisheries Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has entered into, or may enter into, an enduring partnership for purposes of research and education on the marine environment. Also included are private and public research organizations affiliated with institutions of higher learning, and national and international organizations and programs dedicated to marine and estuarine research, education, and outreach.
Intended beneficiaries: Private nonprofit institution/organization, Other private institution/organization, Anyone/general public, State and Federal.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
11.455 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Marine Education and Training.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Tribal, Unrestricted by Entity Type, State, Territorial and Local. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.