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U.S. Mission to Canada Alumni Summit

U.S. Mission to Canada · PD-FY26-CANADA-NOFO-003

Closed

Award Range

$75K – $75K

Total Program Funding

$75K

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 31, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

U.S. Embassy Canada is funding one $75K grant for a U.S. Mission to Canada Alumni Summit — a one-time event gathering alumni of U.S. exchange programs in Canada for networking, programming, and continued engagement with the U.S. Embassy. This is event production for a specific alumni gathering.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits or organizations in Canada with event management capacity and connections to U.S. exchange program alumni networks (Fulbright, IVLP, etc.).

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations outside Canada, groups without alumni network connections, for-profit event companies, or anyone without Embassy relationships.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must organize alumni summit for U.S. exchange program alumni in Canada
•Single award of $75K
•Must have event management capacity in Canada
•Must connect to existing U.S. exchange alumni networks
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

A $75K single-event grant in Canada — the Embassy likely has a target implementer in mind (their usual alumni programming partner). If you already manage alumni events for the U.S. Embassy in Canada or run Fulbright alumni programming there, apply. Otherwise, not worth pursuing.

Competitiveness: Low (effectively directed) — single small event grant with likely pre-identified partner.

What This Grant Funds

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Ottawa announces an open competition to implement a program to convene alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs for an alumni summit in Ottawa, Ontario. This summit will bring together exchange program alumni to foster continued engagement, networking, and collaboration among participants who have benefited from U.S. exchange initiatives. The summit will provide a platform for alumni to reconnect, share experiences, and explore opportunities for ongoing partnership.

The target audience is Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs based in Canada.

This program advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by strengthening people-to-people ties between the United States and Canada. By leveraging past exchange program investments and maintaining robust alumni networks, the program supports the bilateral relationship and promotes mutual understanding between the United States and Canada. The summit will foster continued collaboration among exchange alumni, reinforcing the long-term impact of U.S. exchange programs and contributing to deeper cooperation on shared priorities.

Submission Requirement and Deadlines:

1. Address to Request Application Package

Application forms required above are available on the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada website under “2026 Alumni Summit Proposal Form” and “2026 Alumni Summit Budget Form” and Grant.gov Forms https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/

2. Department of State Contacts

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: ottawa-pa@state.gov.

3. Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

Submission Method : Submitting all application materials directly to the following email address: ottawa-pa@state.gov. Applicants opting to submit applications via email to ottawa-pa@state.gov must include the Funding Opportunity Title and Funding Opportunity Number in the subject line of the email.