U.S. Mission to Canada Alumni Summit

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Social Innovation and Community Development, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $75K-$75K in funding, up to $75K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Jul 31, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• NGOs
• University

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

U.S. Mission to Canada Alumni Summit is administered by U.S. Mission to Canada (CAN), listed via Grants.gov.