# U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Public Diplomacy Section, Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-ottawa-fy24-aps01-u-s-embassy-ottawa-public-diplomacy-section-annual/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351841

> U.S. Mission to Canada offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $15,000) to nonprofits. Applications closed on September 30, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-OTTAWA-FY24-APS01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Canada |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 30, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Please see the annual program statement on the U.S. Embassy Ottawa's website for additional information on eligibility. The link to the website is below: https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/ottawa/u-s-mission-to-canada-public-affairs-grants-program/

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals for projects that strengthen ties between Canada and the United States through programming that promotes bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding. All programs must include an American element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives to a Canadian audience. Examples of programs include, but are not limited to: Programs that support U.S.-Canada cooperation, increase understanding of U.S. foreign policy in Canada, encourage interest in U.S.-Canada shared history and culture, and promote our shared democratic values. U.S. experts conducting speaking tours/public talks, participating in roundtable discussions, and delivering workshops in Canada. Academic and professional lectures and seminars. Professional and academic exchanges and programs. Artistic and cultural programs, workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions. Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs. Initiatives that develop stronger ties between the United States and Canada. Public messaging campaigns using social media, video, and new media.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-OTTAWA-FY24-APS01 still open?

No. It closed on September 30, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Public Diplomacy Section, Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Canada accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Public Diplomacy Section, Annual Program Statement?

Closed September 30, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.