500 Sails, Inc.
Saipan
- UEI
- RNBACF9EK5Q9
- CAGE
- 761S6
- Primary NAICS
- 813319 Other Social Advocacy Organizations
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- Lower Base Drive, Saipan 96950, CNMI
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sails - launching cultural careers through apprenticeships | Office of Grants Management | $900,000 | |
| This EDA investment supports the renovation and expansion of the 500 sails boatyard in the commonwealth of northern… | Economic Development Administration | $3,250,128 | |
| Carolinian fishing canoe | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $15,000 | |
| Resuming the voyage [500 sails works to revive and support the practice of canoe culture in the northern mariana islands… | National Endowment for the Humanities | $50,000 | |
| Peskan taddong (deep bottomfishing) | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $30,000 |
About 500 Sails, Inc.
500 Sails, Inc. is a minority-owned, tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, that receives federal grant awards to support maritime education, cultural preservation, and workforce development initiatives. The organization specializes in reviving and promoting indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian maritime traditions while simultaneously developing modern maritime training and career pathways for regional youth. Through its federal grant portfolio, 500 Sails provides educational programming, hands-on maritime skills training, and cultural workshops that strengthen indigenous identity while diversifying the Northern Mariana Islands' economy beyond its traditional tourism-dependent base.
500 Sails' federal grant work encompasses a diverse range of maritime and cultural programming supported by multiple federal agencies. The organization has received substantial funding from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration for a $3.25 million project grant (awarded June 2022, completion June 2027) to renovate and expand its boatyard into the Northern Mariana Islands Maritime Training Center, which provides formal hands-on workforce training in maritime skills. The Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families awarded a $900,000 Native American Programs grant (awarded September 2025, completion September 2028) supporting maritime education, traditional canoe construction and sailing, navigation workshops, and cultural programming. Additional project grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supported the construction of a Carolinian fishing canoe prototype and sustainable fishing education programs, while the National Endowment for the Humanities funded the reopening and ramping up of canoe-building educational programs post-COVID-19 pandemic. The National Endowment for the Arts provided support for youth dance workshops celebrating maritime heritage. Earlier grants from the Administration for Native Americans supported the "Taotal Tasi (People of the Ocean)" maritime career pathways initiative. To date, 500 Sails has operated as a direct grant recipient with no identified prime or sub-awardee relationships in its federal award history.
Quick answers
What is 500 Sails, Inc.'s UEI?
500 Sails, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is RNBACF9EK5Q9.
What is 500 Sails, Inc.'s CAGE code?
500 Sails, Inc.'s CAGE code is 761S6.
What is 500 Sails, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
500 Sails, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 813319 (Other Social Advocacy Organizations).
Where is 500 Sails, Inc. located?
500 Sails, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is Lower Base Drive, Saipan 96950, CNMI.
Is 500 Sails, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. 500 Sails, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through September 9, 2027.
What is 500 Sails, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
500 Sails, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is 500 sails - launching cultural careers through apprenticeships (90NA8537), from Office of Grants Management, on September 30, 2025.
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