This $3.55 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration supports the Alaska Mariculture Cluster's efforts to boost Alaska's mariculture industry through sustainable development of shellfish and seaweed farming. Funded activities under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program include capitalizing a revolving loan fund to facilitate business expansion, developing mariculture-focused workforce training programs, and providing research funding to grow innovative seaweed and shellfish products. The Southeast Conference leads the Cluster in partnership with Sealaska, an Alaska Native regional corporation, to ensure the priorities of tribal, rural, and underserved communities are centered. Once implemented, the investment is intended to strengthen regional industry clusters while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally. The award was issued on September 8, 2022.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.1m | 9/8/22 |