The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is offering a grant to organize a summit for Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. This event aims to strengthen connections and promote collaboration among past participants of these programs, enhancing ties between the U.S. and Canada.
Who it's for: This grant is for Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Organizations eligible to apply include private and public institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations, both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not based in Canada
- Entities not related to higher education or nonprofit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Applications not submitted by email to the specified address
- Missing unique entity identifier and SAM.gov registration
What You May Need
- 2026 Alumni Summit Proposal Form
- 2026 Alumni Summit Budget Form
- Registration with SAM.gov
- Unique entity identifier
- Funding Opportunity Title and Number for email submission
- Detailed summit plan and budget
Cautions
- Ensure all application materials are submitted via email to the correct address.
- Include the correct Funding Opportunity Title and Number in your email subject line.
- Verify SAM.gov registration and unique entity identifier are current.
- Adhere to the application deadline to avoid disqualification.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status. These entities should be capable of organizing and hosting the alumni summit in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Overview
This grant is for Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Organizations eligible to apply include private and public institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations, both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not based in Canada
- Entities not related to higher education or nonprofit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Applications not submitted by email to the specified address
- Missing unique entity identifier and SAM.gov registration
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to organize and implement the alumni summit, including costs related to event planning, logistics, and materials necessary for fostering engagement 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(41 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jun 18, 2026
Application Checklist
- Download and complete the 2026 Alumni Summit Proposal Form
- Download and complete the 2026 Alumni Summit Budget Form
- Register or update registration with SAM.gov
- Obtain a unique entity identifier
- Prepare a detailed summit plan and budget
- Submit all materials via email to ottawa-pa@state.gov
- Include Funding Opportunity Title and Number in email subject