Grants and Funding Opportunities

Open Grants

Please visit the individual entity’s website for the most up-to-date and accurate information on each funding opportunity.

US Department of Energy (USDOE): Mixed Algae Conversion Research Opportunity (MACRO) — Notice of Intent to Fund

NOAA Fisheries: Alaska Indigenous Engagement Program Grants – Deadline April 26

USDOT Maritime Administration: 2024 Port Infrastructure Development Program – Deadline April 30 

USDA:  Local Food Promotion Program Funding – Deadline May 14

USDA: Farmers Market Promotion Program Funding – Deadline May 14

USDA: Regional Food System Partnerships – Deadline May 14

North Pacific Research Board (NPRB): Northern Bering Sea IERP — Deadline May 15

AgWest Farm Credit: New Producer Grants – Deadline May 31

Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF): 2024 AFDF Joint Innovation Projects — Deadline June 17

American Made (USDOE/NOAA): Power at Sea Prize — Deadline July 26

Alaska Blue Economy Center (ABEC): Mariculture Innovation Research Fund (MIRF)

Build Back Better Regional Challenge program funds

NOAA Office for Coastal Management: Climate Resilience Regional Challenge

North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) current research funding opportunities

Closed / Recurring Grants

Alaska Sea Grant: 2024–2026 Alaska Sea Grant Funding Opportunity

Kvaroy: Women in Aquaculture Scholarship

National Science Foundation (NSF): Convergence Accelerator – Networked Blue Economy

NOAA Fisheries: Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)

NOAA Fisheries: Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Competition

NOAA Fisheries: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) – phase 1

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC): Marine Aquaculture Pilot Projects

Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA): Leadership for Climate-Resilient Fisheries Fellowship

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program

US Department of Agriculture (USDA): Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) – phase 2

US Department of Agriculture (USDA): Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) – phase 1

Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC): FY2023 Research & Outreach Projects

Access to Capital for Mariculture – Webinar Series

Alaska Sea Grant is hosting a series of free webinars in collaboration with the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute to share information about sources of capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations.

Designed for mariculture farmers, nursery and hatchery operators, and processors, each webinar highlights a different business development program or resource, including grants and low-interest loans. Registration is required for attending each webinar, with recordings posted on the Alaska Sea Grant event page when available.