Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA52521GRE0000
The Higher Education and STEM Virtual Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number SCA52521GRE0000) is a discretionary grant competition run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada under the U.S. Department of State. It is designed to fund virtual programming that strengthens bilateral ties between the United States and Canada, specifically through projects connected to higher education and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The priority region for the work is Canada, and the overall intent is to use online formats to support cross-border engagement, dialogue, and collaboration in these fields.
The program invites a wide range of applicants, including individuals as well as organizations such as non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions. Proposed projects should be structured as virtual programs, meaning activities are expected to be delivered online rather than in person. While the opportunity is broadly framed around higher education and STEM, proposals are expected to clearly show how their activities will strengthen U.S.-Canada relationships in practical terms, such as by building professional networks, facilitating policy or research discussions, promoting collaborative approaches to shared challenges, or increasing mutual understanding between institutions and communities in both countries.
A central requirement is that every project includes a clear U.S. element or connection, typically by incorporating U.S. experts or perspectives. The grant explicitly emphasizes that programming should promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives, not just general academic or technical exchange. In addition, speakers included in programming must be U.S. citizens, which directly shapes how applicants should design panels, lectures, workshops, or similar events. In practice, a strong application would likely identify relevant U.S. subject matter experts, show how their participation supports the program goals, and explain how Canadian audiences or partner institutions will engage with that content.
From a funding standpoint, the award ceiling is listed as $25,000, indicating that proposals should be scoped to fit within that maximum budget level. The assistance listing references CFDA number 19.040, which is commonly associated with U.S. Department of State public diplomacy and educational and cultural exchange-related assistance. The posting indicates the opportunity was created on November 19, 2020, with an original closing date of June 28, 2021. Applicants were directed to the full announcement and application package for complete details on eligibility, required forms, and submission instructions, suggesting that compliance with the official grant application requirements (narrative, budget, and any mandatory federal forms or certifications) would be necessary for consideration.
Overall, this opportunity supports online, higher education and STEM-focused public diplomacy programming that connects Canadian participants with U.S. citizens and U.S. viewpoints, with the larger goal of reinforcing the U.S.-Canada relationship through informed exchange and engagement.Apply for SCA52521GRE0000
- The U.S. Mission to Canada in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Higher Education and STEM 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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