The National Marine Fisheries Service is soliciting competitive applications for the 2023 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program. This initiative aims to significantly enhance marine resource education and training across the region. A core objective is to boost scientific education opportunities for marine-related professions among residents of coastal communities. The program seeks to empower individuals and cultivate a skilled workforce capable of addressing critical marine resource issues. By fostering improved understanding and practical skills, these mini-grants will contribute to sustainable marine practices and economic development within Alaska’s coastal areas. Proposed projects should align with these vital objectives.
Opportunity ID: 345967
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2023-2007767 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.452 — Unallied Industry Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 22, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
The National Marine Fisheries Service is 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristin Cieciel
Program Officer Phone: (907) 586-7273 Mailing Address: PO Box 21668, Juneau Alaska 99802-1668 Email:Kristin.Cieciel@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 345967 Full Announcement-NOAA-NMFS-AK-2023-2007767 -> NOAA-NMFS-AK-2023-2007767 Full NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kristin Cieciel Program Officer Phone: (907) 586-7273 Mailing Address: PO Box 21668, Juneau Alaska 99802-1668 Email: Kristin.Cieciel@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.452 | PKG00279824 | Feb 10, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345967 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345967 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345967 CD511-1.1.pdf
345967 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345967 SF424B-1.1.pdf
345967 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
345967 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345967 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf