The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) has launched the AMC Airtable Database to serve as a user-friendly, centralized information hub for funded projects and programs through the AMC grant.

Organized by grant components, the Airtable Database consolidates information from every AMC-funded project into a single online platform, connecting the dots of 100+ projects being led by 20+ subaward recipients and 80+ contractors. Users can search, filter, and group projects by subaward recipient, contract recipient, status, budget, region, location, species, and more.

The database helps raise awareness about AMC’s mariculture initiatives and put findings to use more widely. By organizing this information and making it publicly available, the AMC aims to foster greater transparency and coordination among industry participants, researchers, policymakers, and other interested parties.

The release of the Airtable Database aligns with the AMC’s commitment to support a viable and sustainable mariculture industry in Alaska. The AMC is empowering current and prospective industry members to make informed decisions, identify opportunities for collaboration, and drive mariculture’s continued development.​

Notes:

• Please view using a large display device or laptop. Smart phones are not recommended.
• Please refer to the user guide for more detailed instructions about navigating the Airtable Database.
• Email charlie@seconference.org with any questions.
• Click here for Funding Compliance Resources.

Background

Southeast Conference (SEC) is the federally designated Economic Development District (EDD) for Southeast Alaska, as well as the state designated Alaska Regional Development Organization. SEC’s mission is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment in Southeast Alaska.

In September 2022, Southeast Conference was awarded a $49 million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) grant to catalyze a viable and sustainable mariculture industry in Alaska, supporting the production of shellfish and seaweed, for the long-term benefit of the state’s economy, environment, and communities.

SEC leads the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant coalition, which includes members of Alaska’s mariculture industry, tribal organizations, regulatory agencies, university system, regional EDDs, trade organizations, and others. A Governance Body, composed of AMC coalition leaders and Tribal executives from each of the project regions, guides the grant’s work and equity metrics.

The AMC has complementary grant components designed to break down barriers and develop Alaska’s mariculture industry.  The Overarching Narrative explains how the grant components work together to grow the industry in an equitable and responsible manner. The full project period for the AMC BBBRC project is October 1, 2022 to September 30th, 2026.