U.S. Mission to Canada Alumni Summit
Funds a cooperative agreement to organize an alumni summit in Ottawa for Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to support networking and continued bilateral engagement.
⚑ Target audience is Canadian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs based in Canada. · Application materials are submitted by email to ottawa-pa@state.gov rather than through Grants.gov. · No cost-sharing mentioned in the notice.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 39 weak | outside portfolio topics; signature methods: community engaged; social/behavioral work is minor; funds service delivery, not research (capped) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | technical depth: none; funds service delivery (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 0 none | no commercialization signal |
Description
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.
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View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Wissam Al Safadi Grantor <ottawa-pa@state.gov>
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