[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(40,105,123,0.83) 0%|rgba(40,105,123,0.65) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ocean-background-adobestock.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||flex-direction: column;||justify-content: flex-end;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H1 – Funding and Employment Opportunities” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1em” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”70px” text_orientation=”center” header_font_size_tablet=”70px” header_font_size_phone=”46px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_line_height_tablet=”” header_line_height_phone=”” header_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0.08em” header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(180,174,149,0.4)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”h2 – Public Relations, Outreach, and Engagement Plan” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The Alaska Mariculture Alliance, Inc. (AMA), is soliciting proposals from organizations to develop a public relations, outreach, and engagement plan for Alaska\u2019s developing mariculture industry. The plan will be AMA\u2019s road map for communicating with stakeholders about shellfish and aquatic plant farming. <\/span><\/p>\n The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. AKST.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Public-Relations-Plan-RFP-FINAL.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Request for Proposal %91PDF%93″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” button_text__hover=”Request for Proposal %91PDF%93″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”h2 – AFDF Joint Innovation Projects” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Alaska Fisheries and Development Foundation is soliciting proposals from individuals, companies, or organizations, as part of a new program designed to accelerate innovation in the Alaska mariculture industry by funding applied research and development projects which address barriers to growth in Alaska\u2019s mariculture industry.<\/p>\n The deadline for submitting proposals is May 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. AKST.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/funding-and-employment-opportunities” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” button_text__hover=”Request for Proposal %91PDF%93″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”h2 – Mariculture Innovation Research Fund (MIRF)” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Alaska Blue Economy Center (ABEC) is soliciting proposals for applied mariculture research funding. Projects must be conducted in Alaska by University of Alaska (UA) faculty and staff who have partnered with mariculture industry stakeholders on applied research. The maximum award is $200,000.<\/p>\n The first review of submissions will take place for proposals submitted by 11:59 PM (Alaska) on Monday, May 22, 2023<\/strong>. Subsequent submissions will be reviewed quarterly on a rolling basis until the fund has been fully awarded.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ABEC-MIRF-RFP-FINAL-V1.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” button_text__hover=”Request for Proposal %91PDF%93″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”h2 – AFDF Green Energy ” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation is soliciting proposals from individuals, companies, or organizations that can provide services and technical support for the integration of renewable sources of energy (green energy) into the development of the mariculture industry in Alaska. This is a part of the Green Energy component<\/a>\u00a0of the\u00a0Alaska Mariculture Cluster<\/a>, funded by a grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the lead entity, Southeast Conference (SEC). This Green Energy component, for which we are soliciting proposals, has three objectives:\u00a01) to develop a long-term renewable energy plan,\u00a02) to collect baseline data measurements of how energy is currently being used in the mariculture industry and generate an analysis with recommendations for renewable energy alternatives, and\u00a03) to develop a \u201cbest practices guide\u201d through energy audit procedures and standards for the Alaska mariculture industry.<\/p>\n The first review of submissions will take place for proposals submitted by 5:00 PM (Alaska) on Friday, June 16, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-proposals-incorporating-green-energy-into-alaska-mariculture-reissue” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” button_text__hover=”Request for Proposal %91PDF%93″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”h2 – Mariculture Equipment Consulting and Analysis” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px||||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.alaskamariculturecluster.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Southeast Conference (SEC) is inviting proposals from firms qualified to provide consulting and analysis services related to the purchase of specialized mariculture processing and hatchery\/nursery equipment. SEC has federal grant funding to purchase equipment to support the development of additional mariculture processing capacity and hatchery\/nursery capacity at EDA-eligible entities in Alaska.<\/p>\n Based on the proposals received, more than one entity may put under contract. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm AKST on June 12, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ABEC-MIRF-RFP-FINAL-V1.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” button_text__hover=”Request for Proposal %91PDF%93″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”h2 – AMG Grant Evaluator” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px||||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.alaskamariculturecluster.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Southeast Conference (SEC) is inviting proposals to provide grant evaluation services related to a large Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant. The evaluator will advise SEC staff and AMC coalition members in creating effective metrics, measuring impacts against these metrics, and providing recommendations for improvement. A key goal of the AMC grant is to ensure that program impacts are equitably distributed, with a specified goal of at least 25% of grant impacts targeting Alaska Native and 25% to underserved communities in Alaska.<\/p>\n Proposals are due on July 21st @ 5:00 p.m. (AKST).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.alaskamariculturecluster.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SEC-Grant-Evaluator-RFP.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” button_text__hover=”Request for Proposal %91PDF%93″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”RFA Mariculture Incentive Grant Program” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-quotes-2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska” link_option_url_new_window=”on” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Alaska Mariculture Alliance is pleased to announce the Mariculture Incentive Grant Program is open for applications. Click below to learn more about the program and apply.<\/p>\n Applications are open until December 8th, 2023 @ 11:59am (AKST)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/grant-opportunity\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More & Apply” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”RFP NOAA AOA” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-quotes-2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska” link_option_url_new_window=”on” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NOAA is beginning the process to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Alaska state waters, in partnership with the State of Alaska. NOAA invites the public to provide relevant information on the identification of study areas, data, and analyses relevant to identifying AOAs in Alaska state waters.<\/p>\n Information is due by December 18, 2023<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AK-RFI-Fact-Sheet-508.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Button” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”RFP Alaska Mariculture Cluster Mariculture Processing Feasibility” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-quotes-2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska” link_option_url_new_window=”on” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Southeast Conference is soliciting proposals from qualified teams to conduct feasibility studies that further the Alaska Mariculture Cluster\u2019s goal of increasing regional processing capacity for mariculture products in Alaska.<\/p>\n Proposals are due by December 11, 2023\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Feasibility-Studies-RFP-extended-to-12.11.23.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”RFQ for Mariculture Conference” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-quotes-2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) is soliciting quotes from businesses with experience coordinating conferences or other events in Alaska to coordinate the 2024 Mariculture Conference of Alaska in Anchorage February 27-29, 2024. The annual conference supports information exchange between coalition members and offers a venue to share outcomes and findings from AMC funded activities. The event will also include training sessions, seminars, and networking opportunities. The conference will be open to the public or those individuals interested in getting involved or are currently involved in the industry. Through this competitive RFQ process, AFDF will select a single awardee to oversee conference planning and Proposals are due by October 14, 2023 @ 5:00pm (AKST)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2024-Mariculture-Conference-RFQ-FINAL-REISSUE-2023-09-28.docx.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”RFP Alaska Mariculture Cluster Equipment ” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-quotes-2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska” link_option_url_new_window=”on” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Under the Equipment & Technology component of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant, Southeast Conference is soliciting pre-proposals from eligible entities for the purchase of equipment to support a variety of mariculture operations including processing, nursery, and hatchery development.<\/p>\n Proposals are due by January 8, 2024<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RFP-2023-06-Equipment.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”RFP Alaska Mariculture Cluster Other Species” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-quotes-2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska” link_option_url_new_window=”on” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Southeast Conference is soliciting proposals from individuals, companies, or organizations, as part of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) program, to conduct applied research and development projects around methods for cultivating new mariculture species.<\/p>\n Proposals are due by January 14, 2024 @ 5pm AKST<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Other-Mariculture-Species-RFP-11_16_23.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”RFP AFDF Joint Innovation Projects 2024″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-quotes-2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska” link_option_url_new_window=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF)<\/a> is soliciting proposals from individuals, companies, or organizations, as part of a program designed to accelerate innovation in the Alaska mariculture industry by funding applied research and development projects which address barriers to growth in Alaska\u2019s mariculture industry. Through this competitive RFP process, AFDF will select, and fund Joint Innovation Projects proposed by businesses (hatcheries\/nurseries, aquatic farmers, processors, technology companies), or other eligible organizations. Findings and data from these projects will be compiled into reports and distributed to the public, ensuring benefits are available to all current or future industry participants, and the public in general.<\/p>\n RFP is open between March 18th – June 17th, 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/alaskamariculture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Joint-Innovation-2024-RFP-FINAL-2024-03-18.docx.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”View and Download the RFP Here” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”RFP AFDF Seaweed Tissue Analysis 2024″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/afdf.org\/updates\/request-for-quotes-2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\nRequest for Proposals – Joint Innovation Projects<\/h2>\n
Request for Proposals – Mariculture Innovation Research Fund (MIRF)<\/h2>\n
Request for Proposals – Incorporating Green Energy into Alaska Mariculture (RE-ISSUED)<\/h2>\n
Request for Qualifications – Mariculture Equipment Consulting and Analysis<\/h2>\n
Request for Proposals – Alaska Mariculture Cluster Grant Evaluator<\/h2>\n
Request for Applications – Mariculture Incentive Grant Program<\/h2>\n
Request for Information – NOAA Aquaculture Opportunity Areas\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Request for Proposals – Alaska Mariculture Cluster: Mariculture Processing Feasibility<\/span>\u00a0Studies<\/span><\/h2>\n
Request for Quotes – Event Planning for the 2024 Mariculture Conference of Alaska<\/h2>\n
execution.<\/p>\nRequest for Proposals – Alaska Mariculture Cluster: Equipment<\/h2>\n
Request for Proposals – Alaska Mariculture Cluster: Other Mariculture Species<\/h2>\n
Request for Proposals – Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation: Joint Innovation Projects<\/h2>\n
Request for Proposals – Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation: Seaweed Analysis Analysis<\/h2>\n