FY 2026 Arctic Exchange Program
The Arctic Exchange Program (AEP) aims to advance economic prosperity in the United States (Alaska), Canada, and Greenland through short-term exchange activities focused on two overarching themes: Arctic tourism development and critical minerals supply chain resilience. The AEP will consist of three targeted exchange a
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018610 |
| Posted date | 06/10/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jul 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 750,000 |
| Award floor | 750,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 0 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Who can apply | Please see full announcement. |
| Funding category | Please see full announcement. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 19.415 |
| Description | The Arctic Exchange Program (AEP) aims to advance economic prosperity in the United States (Alaska), Canada, and Greenland through short-term exchange activities focused on two overarching themes: Arctic tourism development and critical minerals supply chain resilience. The AEP will consist of three targeted exchange activities with distinct cohorts of approximately eight to 10 participants each. One activity will take place in each participating country, subject to local conditions. The scope of these activities may vary based on program needs. Across all three exchange activities, the AEP will build participants’ professional capacity and create new partnership opportunities that advance economic prosperity in the United States, Canada, and Greenland. The program will position the United |
| Agency contact | BarnesCL@state.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362750 |