The Southeast Conference was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to strengthen the mariculture industry in coastal Alaska communities. The grant will support eight projects led by the Southeast Conference coalition to develop a sustainable mariculture industry producing shellfish and aquatic plants. This includes establishing an integrated hatchery network, incentivizing private investment to grow businesses, and expanding workforce training programs. The funding will deliver these services and projects over a two-year period ending in December 2023 to benefit Alaska's economy, environment, and mariculture industry.
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