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Community Quota Entity Loan Program

Loans for Alaska Community Quota Entities purchasing halibut and sablefish quota shares.

About this program

The Community Quota Entity Loan Program provides long-term low-interest financing for CQEs to purchase quota shares and lease them back to local resident fishermen.

Eligibility

Eligible Alaska Community Quota Entities may apply for qualifying halibut and sablefish quota share purchases.

Requirements

  • Submit CQE loan application
  • Document quota share purchase and community eligibility
  • Lease quota back to local resident fishermen under program rules