U.S. Mission to Canada Alumni Summit
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PD-FY26-CANADA-NOFO-003
- Agency
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US Embassy Ottawa
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $75,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Ottawa is soliciting applications for a cooperative agreement to implement an alumni summit convening Canadian participants in U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, with applications due July 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST; a single award of $75,000 is anticipated under the Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040).
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society and non-governmental organizations, and public and private educational institutions; for-profit entities are ineligible. All applicant organizations must maintain a Unique Entity Identifier and active SAM.gov registration. The source does not indicate a cost share requirement.
The award ceiling is $75,000, with one award anticipated. The project performance period is 12 months or less, with an anticipated start date of March to September 2027. The summit will be held over two days in Ottawa, Ontario.
The program aims to foster networking, collaboration, and continued engagement among Canadian alumni of U.S. exchange initiatives while advancing U.S. Mission priorities including securing shared borders, enhancing defense and security, and spotlighting alumni leadership. The recipient will manage operational implementation including participant outreach, travel administration, agenda development, event documentation, and vendor management; the U.S. Mission retains approval authority over key decisions.
Applications must include SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B forms, a six-page narrative proposal, detailed budget justification, key personnel resumes, and letters of support. Review criteria are weighted as follows: quality and feasibility of program idea (30 points), organizational capacity and previous grant record (30 points), project planning and ability to achieve objectives (20 points), budget (10 points), and monitoring and evaluation (10 points). Applicants will be notified within 120 days of the deadline.
Synopsis
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 3 - 2026 Alumni Summit Proposal Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 2 - 2026 Alumni Summit Budget Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1 - Applicant-Organization-Information-AOI-Survey.docx | DOCX document | |
| PD-FY26-CANADA-NOFO-003.pdf | ||
| SF424B-V1.1 - Assurances.pdf | ||
| SF424A-V1.0 - Budget.pdf | ||
| SF424 - V3.0 - Application.pdf |
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