The U.S. Mission to Canada is offering a grant to organize an alumni summit in Ottawa for Canadians who have participated in U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. This event aims to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Canada by fostering networking and collaboration among past participants.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can bring together Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and state institutions of higher education, and other Native American tribal organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not based in Canada
- Organizations without a unique entity identifier
- Organizations not registered in SAM.gov
What You May Need
- Completed 2026 Alumni Summit Proposal Form
- Completed 2026 Alumni Summit Budget Form
- Registration in SAM.gov
- Unique entity identifier
- Email submission to ottawa-pa@state.gov
- Funding Opportunity Title and Number in email subject line
Cautions
- Ensure all forms are correctly filled out and submitted by the deadline.
- Applications must be submitted via email with the correct subject line.
- Only Canadian-based organizations are eligible.
- Check SAM.gov registration and unique entity identifier requirements.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, and other Native American tribal organizations. These entities must be capable of organizing an alumni summit in Ottawa for Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can bring together Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and state institutions of higher education, and other Native American tribal organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not based in Canada
- Organizations without a unique entity identifier
- Organizations not registered in SAM.gov
Use of Funds
The funds, totaling $75,000, are to be used to organize and implement the alumni summit, including costs related to event planning, logistics, and activities that promote networking and collaboration among alumni.
Total Program Funding
$75,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 31, 2026(42 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Download and complete the 2026 Alumni Summit Proposal Form
- Download and complete the 2026 Alumni Summit Budget Form
- Register your organization in SAM.gov
- Obtain a unique entity identifier
- Prepare email submission with all forms attached
- Include Funding Opportunity Title and Number in email subject line
- Submit application to ottawa-pa@state.gov by July 31, 2026