PDS-OTTAWA-FY24-APS01: U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Public Diplomacy Section, Annual Program Statement
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Canada notices from 2024.
U.S. Mission to Canada offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $15,000) to nonprofits. Applications closed on September 30, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 17, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$15,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDS-OTTAWA-FY23-APS01 | December 16, 2022 | Closed July 5, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 17, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 31, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- 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/
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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