Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA52521GRT0000
The Trade, Investment and Economy Virtual Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada under the U.S. Department of State (CFDA 19.040). It is designed to fund virtual programming that strengthens U.S.-Canada bilateral ties specifically in the areas of trade, investment, and broader economic issues. The focus is Canada as the priority region, and the central idea is to support online events or activities that help Canadian audiences better understand U.S. policies, perspectives, and approaches related to cross-border economic cooperation.
Applicants are invited from a wide range of potential implementers, including individuals as well as organizations such as non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions. Proposed projects must have a clear U.S. connection, meaning they need to incorporate U.S. expertise and highlight U.S. policy viewpoints. A key requirement is that speakers involved in the program must be U.S. citizens, reinforcing the program goal of presenting authentic U.S. perspectives through qualified American experts. The opportunity is structured as an open competition, so multiple eligible applicants can submit proposals and be evaluated against the program objectives.
Funding is provided as a grant, with an award ceiling of $25,000 per award. The original application closing date listed for this opportunity was June 28, 2021, and the opportunity was created on November 19, 2020. Additional details on eligibility requirements, required application forms, and submission instructions are referenced as being available through the U.S. Embassy in Canada website (www.ca.usembassy.gov) as part of the full grant announcement and application package.Apply for SCA52521GRT0000
- The U.S. Mission to Canada in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trade, Investment and Economy Virtual Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2020-11-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-06-28. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Trade, Investment and Economy Virtual Grant Program?
The Trade, Investment and Economy Virtual Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada under the U.S. Department of State (CFDA 19.040). It funds virtual programming intended to strengthen U.S.-Canada bilateral ties in trade, investment, and broader economic issues.
Who runs and administers this grant opportunity?
The program is run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, under the U.S. Department of State.
What does CFDA 19.040 refer to?
CFDA 19.040 is the identifier associated with this U.S. Department of State assistance program, as listed in the opportunity information.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The grant is designed to support virtual programming, such as online events or activities, that help Canadian audiences better understand U.S. policies, perspectives, and approaches related to cross-border economic cooperation in trade, investment, and broader economic issues.
Is the programming required to be virtual?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a virtual grant program intended to fund virtual programming (online events or activities).
What is the primary geographic focus of the program?
Canada is the priority region. The program focuses on strengthening U.S.-Canada bilateral ties and engaging Canadian audiences.
Who is the intended audience for funded projects?
The central idea is to support online activities that help Canadian audiences better understand U.S. policies, perspectives, and approaches related to cross-border economic cooperation.
What subject areas or themes are prioritized?
Projects should focus on trade, investment, and broader economic issues connected to U.S.-Canada bilateral ties and cross-border economic cooperation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants may include individuals and organizations. The opportunity invites a wide range of implementers, including non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions.
Are individuals allowed to apply, or only organizations?
Individuals are explicitly included among the invited applicants, along with organizations such as NGOs, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions.
Is there a requirement for a U.S. connection in the project?
Yes. Proposed projects must have a clear U.S. connection. They need to incorporate U.S. expertise and highlight U.S. policy viewpoints.
Are there requirements about who can serve as speakers?
Yes. A key requirement is that speakers involved in the program must be U.S. citizens.
Why does the opportunity require U.S. citizen speakers?
The requirement supports the program goal of presenting authentic U.S. perspectives through qualified American experts.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is structured as an open competition, meaning multiple eligible applicants can submit proposals and be evaluated against the program objectives.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Funding is provided as a grant.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $25,000 per award.
How many awards will be made?
The information provided does not specify the number of awards. It notes an open competition in which multiple eligible applicants can submit proposals.
When was this grant opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 19, 2020.
What was the application deadline?
The original application closing date listed for this opportunity was June 28, 2021.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application package?
Additional details on eligibility requirements, required application forms, and submission instructions are referenced as being available through the U.S. Embassy in Canada website at www.ca.usembassy.gov.
What kinds of application details are referenced as being available online?
The information indicates that eligibility requirements, required application forms, and submission instructions are available through the U.S. Embassy in Canada website as part of the full grant announcement and application package.
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