Countering Disinformation & Promoting Cybersecurity Virtual Grant Program

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. Funding Opportunity Number: PD-FY26-CANADA-NOFO-003. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Ottawa announces an open competition to implement a program to connect U.S. citizen talent, including subject matter experts, artists and cultural professionals, and current and former American athletes and coaches, with Canadian audiences and institutions on topics of strategic importance to the United States. Recipients should be prepared to identify and recruit U.S. citizen experts in the following strategic areas, in addition to arts, cultural, and sports experts that showcase American excellence:· U.S. prosperity and economic security (e.g. supply chains; digital policy; trade; transboundary water issues, etc.).· Defense (e.g. defense spending, procurement; NORAD modernization; Arctic domain awareness and deterrence, etc.).· Border security (e.g. combatting illegal trafficking, smuggling, migration, etc.).· Freedom of speech (e.g. exposing censorship, promoting transparency etc.).· Artificial Intelligence (e.g. promoting American AI exports, building enabling infrastructure, countering foreign influence in emerging technologies, etc.).Programs will be conducted in-person and/or through virtual platforms. The proposal should outline how the grantee would address both options. In-person programs will generally range from two days to one week in length. Virtual programs will usually take place on a single specified date and time and may be part of a continuing series. U.S. talent will address topics identified by the U.S. Mission to Canada that will advance Administration and U.S. Mission to Canada strategic goals. Funding Opportunity Number: PD-FY26-CANADA-NOFO-001. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $100K – $200K per award.

Establishing Ukrainian eSports Counter Disinformation Teams and Tournament is sponsored by Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs. This grant seeks to leverage the popularity of video games in Eastern Europe to develop an eSports program at American Spaces in Ukraine. The program will provide professional training for eSports athletes, along with counter disinformation/conflict resolution training.

Civil Society Program to Counter Disinformation in Ukraine (PAS-Ukraine-2022-12) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kyiv. This open competition seeks organizations to submit applications for projects that combat disinformation and malign narratives spread via social and traditional media in Ukraine. It involves conducting and funding a small grants competition for Ukrainian organizations.

Understanding and Countering Disinformation for African Journalists is sponsored by Africa Regional Services, Bureau of African Affairs' Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (AF/PDPA) of the U.S. Department of State. This program organizes training for African journalists on understanding and countering misinformation and disinformation, with a focus on ethical reporting, content verification, and addressing misinformation in the age of artificial intelligence.