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 Agriculture (USDA): Rural Business Development Grants in Alaska – Deadline February 2023
US Department of Agriculture (USDA): The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) – phase 2 – Deadline March 2023
National Science Foundation (NSF): The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) – phase 1 – Deadline March 2023
National Science Foundation (NSF): Convergence Accelerator – Networked Blue Economy – Deadline April 2023
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) – Deadline May 2023
Closed/Recurring Grants
Alaska Sea Grant: 2024–2026 Alaska Sea Grant Funding Opportunity
NOAA Fisheries: Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN)
NOAA Fisheries: Saltonstall-Kennedy Research and Development
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMF): Marine Aquaculture Pilot Projects
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 here when available.
Additional Links
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Aquaculture Funding Opportunities and Grants, Alaska Aquaculture Funding Opportunities
Grants.gov for all federal grant opportunities.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR): solicitation schedule of all participating agencies
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Regional Resources: Alaska, Alaska Region Fact Sheet
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP)