2026 Marine Mammal Co-Management Grant Program
This grant provides federal funding to Alaska Native Organizations for the conservation, management, and co-management of marine mammals used for subsistence, supporting research, monitoring, and outreach activities.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: May 31, 2026 (Full proposals/applications due by 7:59 PM Alaska Standard Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000 total program funding; award ceiling per project is $1,500,000; expected number of awards is 10; project duration 12–36 months.
Summary: Supports Alaska Native Organizations in co-management, conservation, and subsistence use of marine mammals under NOAA Fisheries’ jurisdiction.
Key Information: Only Alaska Native Organizations with a signed marine mammal co-management agreement with NOAA Fisheries are eligible.
Description
This program, administered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under NOAA, provides technical and financial assistance to Alaska Native Organizations (ANOs) for the conservation and co-management of marine mammals utilized for subsistence purposes in Alaska. Funding is intended to support projects that encourage local participation in marine mammal science and management, promote sustainable subsistence use, and advance the conservation or recovery of marine mammal populations under NMFS’ jurisdiction. Eligible activities include species management, harvest monitoring and sampling, scientific research, and public education/outreach. Proposals must address program priorities and focus on marine mammals managed by NMFS (not those under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
