Facilitate the involvement of the alaskan arctic communities in the arctic council, generate scientific data by the arctic communities, and to build the capacity of all four alaska-based permanent…

The Aleut International Association received a $241,837.70 Project Grant award dated September 20, 2025, from the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs under the Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs (CFDA 19.017) program. The grant, with a completion date of October 31, 2026, supports the facilitation of Alaskan Arctic communities' involvement in the Arctic Council, the generation of scientific data by Arctic communities, and capacity building for all four Alaska-based Arctic Council Permanent Participants. Through this funding, the Aleut International Association will enhance these indigenous organizations' ability to contribute meaningfully to international Arctic governance and environmental cooperation.

The project centers on strengthening indigenous participation in Arctic Council proceedings and scientific initiatives while supporting the development of technical and administrative capabilities among Alaska-based Permanent Participants. This work aligns with the Department of State's broader Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs portfolio, which emphasizes capacity building, partnership development, and multi-stakeholder coordination on environmental and scientific concerns. The performance location is Denmark, reflecting the international scope of Arctic Council engagement and coordination activities.

Facilitate the involvement of the alaskan arctic communities in the arctic council, generate scientific data by the arctic communities, and to build the capacity of all four alaska-based permanent participants by increasing their ability to contribute