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U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada

U.S. Mission to Canada

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OpenLast verified: 2026-06-17

About This Grant

<p>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:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. prosperity and economic security (e.g. supply chains; digital policy; trade; transboundary water issues, etc.).</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Defense (e.g. defense spending, procurement; NORAD modernization; Arctic domain awareness and deterrence, etc.).</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Border security (e.g. combatting illegal trafficking, smuggling, migration, etc.).</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Freedom of speech (e.g. exposing censorship, promoting transparency etc.).</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Artificial Intelligence (e.g. promoting American AI exports, building enabling infrastructure, countering foreign influence in emerging technologies, etc.).</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p>

Grant Summary

U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada is a U.S. Mission to Canada grant providing $100K to $200K for nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2026-07-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

otherarts_culture

Eligibility

nonprofituniversity

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$200K

Deadline

2026-07-31

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada from U.S. Mission to Canada, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Mission to Canada before the deadline.
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U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada?

U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada is offered by U.S. Mission to Canada and is generally open to nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada provide?

U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada provides between $100K and $200K per award from U.S. Mission to Canada. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada deadline?

Applications for U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada are due 2026-07-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. Mission to Canada, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada?

To apply for U.S. Talent Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Mission to Canada.

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