Webinar series: Access to capital for mariculture businesses
Alaska Sea Grant is hosting a series of free webinars sharing information about sources of capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations. Designed for mariculture farmers, nursery and hatchery operators, and processors, each webinar will highlight a different business development program or resource, including grants and low-interest loans.
Monthly webinars will be on Thursdays from 10–11am. Registration is required. Follow the links below for more information about each webinar and to register. Contact Melissa Good or Caleb Taylor with questions.
September 8, 2022 – Mariculture Revolving Fund
Representatives from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development will discuss the Mariculture Revolving Loan Fund.
October 6, 2022 – Alaska Small Business Development Center
Representatives from the Alaska Small Business Development Center will discuss resources available through their organization.
November 3, 2022 – Agriculture Revolving Loan Fund
Representatives from State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources will discuss the Agriculture Revolving Loan Fund.
December 15, 2022 – Farm Service Agency Loan Fund
Representatives from the USDA Farm Service Agency will discuss the Farm Service Agency Loan Fund.
January 12, 2023 – NOAA federal funding opportunities
Representatives from the NOAA Alaska Regional Office will discuss federal funding opportunities available through NOAA.
February 2, 2023 – Mariculture Incentive Grant Program
Representatives from the Alaska Mariculture Alliance will discuss the Mariculture Incentive Grant Program.