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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.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for U.S. Mission to Canada Alumni Summit are due July 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — U.S. Mission to Canada Alumni Summit is offered by U.S. Mission to Canada and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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Past winners and funding trends for this program
The U.S. Department of State made 30,364 awards worth roughly $13.6 billion to 5,434 recipients from FY2021 through FY2025, with a comparatively small median award of $19,027. The National Endowment for Democracy ($1.56 billion) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ($1.31 billion) topped the recipient list, and awards reached 55 states and territories.
| Organization | Total awarded |
|---|---|
| National Endowment for Democracy(DC) | $1.6B |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(DC) | $1.3B |
| Institute of International Education INC(NY) | $762.5M |
| International Rescue Committee, INC.(NY) | $658.1M |
| Church World Service, INC.(NY) | $468.4M |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/accels, INC.(DC) | $336.1M |
| Mag America INC(DC) | $316.5M |
| National Center for State Courts(VA) | $263.3M |
Linked organizations have Granted profiles. Top recipients of U.S. Department of State assistance awards, FY2021–FY2025, ranked by total obligations (CFDA 19.x). Source: USAspending. Last verified July 2026.
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