American Studies-Community Partnership Grants to Assist American Studies Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Community Projects in Canada

Post Date

July 19th 2010

Application Due Date

August 15th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

AS-CPG-FY10-PAS-07122010

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Education

Eligibility Categories

Other

This request for proposals is intended for Canadian non-profit institutions, individuals, and educational institutions in collaboration with other community-based groups, school districts, public libraries, historical societies, museums, and other non-profit entities. Proposals must demonstrate a strong working relationship between the Canadian applicant with at least one local Canadian organization providing American studies resources and materials to their constituents. U.S. non-profit institutions, individuals, and educational institutions are not eligible to apply. However, U.S. non-profit institutions, individuals, and educational institutions may be a non-local partner organization within the grant proposal.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $5000 - $25000

Grant Description

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The U.S. Mission in Canada through its Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards (grants) through this announcement. Canadian non-profit institutions, individuals, and educational institutions are invited to apply to the U.S. Mission in Canada American Studies-Community Partnership Program for awards to support collaborative, interdisciplinary community projects utilizing American studies pedagogy, curriculum, research, and other resources to enhance mutual understanding between Canada and the United States. The awards are intended to engage American studies practitioners in genuine collaborations with community organizations and the constituents they serve to provide new cultural and educational opportunities. We will award grants to support projects developed in collaboration with community-based organizations, school districts, libraries, historical societies, museums, and other non-profit entities. Awards will range from US$5,000.00 to $25,000.00 based upon the availability of funds. Please see full description on US Mission in Canada website.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to Canada

• Agency Contact:

  Dr. Crystal Meriwether, Cultural Affairs Officer, U. S. Embassy-Ottawa

• Agency Mailing Address:

  MeriwetherC@state.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  MeriwetherC@state.gov

• More Information:

  Request for Applications on US Mission in Canada site