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The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section in Ottawa is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement as specified below from nongovernmental organizations and other legally recognized non-profit institutions that meet U.S. and Canadian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement educational and cultural programs. 1) U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada: This program will connect U.S. experts with Canadian audiences and institutions on topics of strategic importance to the United States. Programs are conducted in-person and/or through virtual platforms, and proposals should outline how an organization will address both options. Traveling programs generally range from two days to one week in length. Virtual programs usually take place on a single specified date and time and may be part of a continuing series. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies, and institutions and build linkages between U.S. and Canadian experts, audiences, and institutions. Speakers will address topics identified by PD that will advance its strategic goals. Speakers will be programmed with a variety of audiences and at a wide range of Canadian institutions. The following strategic areas in the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership from which the recipient should be prepared to identify and recruit experts include, but are not limited to: · Accelerating Climate Ambitions · Advancing Diversity and Inclusion · Building Global Alliances · Building Back Better · Bolstering Security and Defense · Combatting COVID-19 At PD’s discretion, experts in other priority areas, including but not limited to education, culture, and the arts, may also be included in this project. This project will not include recruitment and programming of performing arts groups to tour Canada. In the case that PD identifies the expert, the recipient will not provide recruitment services but will provide all other logistical and administrative support required for the expert’s travel to Canada or virtual participation in an event to include the coordination, purchase and provision of international and domestic travel, lodging, per diem and honoraria.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and supporting the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.- Canada Partnership Pillar Building Back Better, including, but not limited to: · Programs to promote sustainable and inclusive economic recovery that strengthen the middle class, with a focus on women, people of color and Indigenous peoples, including in the Arctic. · Programs that build cross-border connections, support entrepreneurship, and accelerate the economic recovery of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on SMEs owned by women, people of color, and Indigenous peoples, including in the Arctic. Programs on trade, investment, and the economy.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, individuals, and academic institutions for programs that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and support the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership Pillar Building Global Alliances, including, but not limited to: Programs that promote North American (United States, Canada, and Mexico) cooperation in higher education and workforce development, entrepreneurship and economic prosperity, arts and culture, advancing shared democratic values, and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Programs that support addressing global challenges through building strong global alliances, for example through: NATO, the North American Leaders Summit, the United Nations, the Five Eyes community, the G7, G20, or WTO, and other multi-lateral institutions and forums.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between Canada and the United States through programming that promotes bilateral cooperation. 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 U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada Grants Programs include, but are not limited to:• U.S. experts speaking tours/public talks, roundtable discussions, and workshops in Canada.• Academic and professional lectures and seminars.• Professional and academic exchanges and programs.• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions.• Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of our exchange programs.• Initiatives that develop stronger ties between the United States and Canada.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and support the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership Pillar Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, including, but not limited to: Programs that address common challenges and share best practices around creating more effective, equitable, and inclusive approaches to community safety, criminal justice, and law enforcement. Programs focused on combatting systemic racism and discrimination and sharing best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors. Programs bolstering access to higher education, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and careers, and with an emphasis on greater inclusion for women, people of color, and Indigenous people, including in the Arctic.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and supporting the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership Pillar Bolstering Security and Defense, including, but not limited to: · Programs that raise awareness and increase support for U.S.-Canada defense cooperation, with an emphasis on NATO and defense spending, NORAD and defense modernization, and the Arctic. · Programs that raise awareness and support for increased information sharing and cooperation in law enforcement and intelligence, with an emphasis on cyber security and countering ideologically motivated violent extremism. Programs to counter disinformation, misinformation, and malign influence as threats to democracy.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and supporting the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership Pillar Accelerating Climate Ambitions, including, but not limited to: · Programs that raise awareness about clean energy, climate change, and/or the climate crisis. This could include educational programs for young people, trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, etc. · Educational programs about the environment and the importance of clean air and water, protection of the environment, nature preservation, etc. · Conferences that focus on clean energy and/or climate change. Projects that share American best practices in climate change, renewables, creation of clean energy jobs, and environmental protection by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Canadian audiences.

Apply for this opportunity using the files on the Related Documents tab and send them to Ottawa-PA@state.gov.The Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), in coordination with the bureaus of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR) and Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA), launched the Arctic Indigenous Cultural Heritage Initiative (AICHI) in 2021 to support the protection, preservation, and perpetuation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage within Arctic Indigenous communities. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to the participating U.S. embassies for projects in their country. The U.S. Embassy in Canada invites proposals for cultural heritage protection, preservation, and perpetuation projects that will strengthen people-to-people relationships to advance cooperation between the United States and Arctic Indigenous communities across a spectrum of issues, including education, culture, and the environment. Length of performance period: 1-12 months Number of awards anticipated: may vary depending on applicationsAward amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2022 ECA funding, CFDA of 19.036 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Co-operative Agreement or Fixed Award Amount. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. The U.S. Embassy Ottawa will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.Priority Countries: Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Participants and Audiences: Indigenous communities, museums, governmental institutions, NGOs, or other Indigenous-focused organizations. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding:FY22 ECA Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt Act and the Fulbright-Hays Act.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, individuals, and academic institutions for programs that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and support the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership Pillar Building Global Alliances, including, but not limited to:• Programs that support addressing global challenges through building strong global alliances, for example through: NATO, North American Leaders Summit, United Nations, Five Eyes community, G7, G20, WTO, and other multi-lateral institutions and forums.

U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and support the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership Pillar Accelerating Climate Ambitions, including, but not limited to:• Programs that raise awareness about clean energy, climate change, and/or the climate crisis. This could include educational programs for young people, trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, etc.• Educational programs about the environment and the importance of clean air and water, protection of the environment, nature preservation, etc.• Conferences that focus on clean energy and/or climate change.• Projects that share American best practices in climate change, renewables, creation of clean energy jobs, and environmental protection by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Canadian audiences.