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

U.S. Mission to Canada

Published: Jun 11, 2026

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the culture and heritage, trade and industry and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education, Sports and Arts. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 100,000 – USD 200,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 31, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the culture and heritage sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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

Agency: Jennifer Acuff
Grantor

CFDA: 19.040

Applicant Types: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education

Cost Sharing: No

Contact: Jennifer Acuff
Grantor

Email: ottawa-pa@state.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on June 11, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $100,000 - $200,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. You have 36 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by U.S. Mission to Canada in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.