Deadline: 22-Apr-23
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are soliciting competitive applications for the fiscal year 2023 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program.
Projects are being solicited to improve education and training on marine resource issues throughout the region and increase scientific education for marine-related professions among coastal community residents.
Program Priorities
Projects must align with one of the following priorities, which are listed in no particular order of preference. If a project meets more than one of the listed priorities, the applicant should list the priority that most closely reflects the objectives of the proposed project.
- Marine Science and Technology: Education and training projects that are focused on preparing community residents for employment in marine related professions, including marine resource conservation and management, marine science, marine technology, and maritime operations.
- Fisheries and Seafood-related Training: Projects addressing fishery observation, seafood safety and seafood marketing, focused on increasing the involvement of coastal community residents in fishing, fishery management, subsistence and seafood-related operations.
- Outreach: Projects to educate and inform consumers about the quality and sustainability of wild fish or products farmed through responsible aquaculture. Projects that promote community education and outreach related to safe fishing and boating practices, reduction of marine pollution, and reducing conflicts with marine mammals.
- Technology: Projects that, with the fishing industry, not only identify methods and technologies that will improve the data collection, quality and reporting, but also increase the sustainability of fishing practices, and ultimately transfer such methods and technologies among fisheries sectors and to other nations in the Western, Northern, and Central Pacific.
- Local and Traditional Knowledge: Projects that enhance science-based management of fishery resources and marine mammals of the region though local and traditional knowledge.
Funding Information
- Total funding available under this notice is anticipated to be approximately $200,000.
- Proposals in excess of $25,000 are unlikely to be funded but will be considered up to $50,000. Award amounts will be determined by the proposals and available funds.
- Duration: The project period is recommended to be 12-18 months in duration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies and their employees, as well as Federal instrumentalities (including employees and members), are not eligible to apply. Projects must be conducted within Alaska.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.