Official funding announcement — preliminary draft
Funder: Keisha Trent Grantor
Opportunity number: NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
Official listed status: posted
Closing information: 2028-05-01 (official deadline clock time and time zone must be checked in NOFO)
Award disclosure: Official federal synopsis lists an award ceiling of 75,000; applicant-level applicability requires full-NOFO review.
Applicant categories in federal synopsis: Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Individuals; City or township governments; State governments; County governments
Federal synopsis
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.
Draft intake record. Eligibility, program terms, current amendments and applicant ceiling must be independently verified before publishing.