Grant opportunity
American Studies Tour for Canadian Students
The U.S. Department of State’s Consulate General Toronto announces an open competition to implement a program to provide Canadian university students with a short-term study tour in the United States that provides a deeper understanding of America’s founding history and values. The program will include visits to locations of historical significance associated with the American Revolution, creation of the U.S.
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to Canada / Department of State
- Closes 2026-07-17
- Closes 2026-07-17: Jul 17, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 100,000
- Applicant
- Students and youth
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The U.S. Department of State’s Consulate General Toronto announces an open competition to implement a program to provide Canadian university students with a short-term study tour in the United States that provides a deeper understanding of America’s founding history and values. The program will include visits to locations of historical significance associated with the American Revolution, creation of the U.S. Constitution, and establishment of an independent United States, as well as to cultural and educational institutions that highlight American excellence. These visits will be paired with lectures and discussions by U.S. experts on American history, federalism, and the U.S. Constitution, and how this history informs American values and policy today. Participants will develop a project after completing the study tour that amplifies their learning and experience and shares the information from their program with a broader Canadian audience. The target audience is Canadian citizens studying American Studies, history, political science or other relevant fields at the undergraduate or graduate level at Canadian universities. The program advances the goal of communicating America’s story of excellence and leadership, cultivating a cohort of future Canadian leaders in education, government, and international relations with a positive view of the United States who view the United States as a trusted partner.
Who can apply
See the official Grants.gov listing for eligible applicant categories and restrictions.
What it supports
- Education and Higher Education
- Global
- Opportunity number: PD-FY26-CANADA-NOFO-02.
Funding and duration
- up to USD 100,000
Closes 2026-07-17
Closes 2026-07-17: Jul 17, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-17 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Call details
Source-based overview
The U.S. Department of State’s Consulate General Toronto announces an open competition to implement a program to provide Canadian university students with a short-term study tour in the United States that provides a deeper understanding of America’s founding history and values. The program will include visits to locations of historical significance associated with the American Revolution, creation of the U.S. Constitution, and establishment of an independent United States, as well as to cultural and educational institutions that highlight American excellence. These visits will be paired with lectures and discussions by U.S. experts on American history, federalism, and the U.S. Constitution, and how this history informs American values and policy today. Participants will develop a project after completing the study tour that amplifies their learning and experience and shares the information from their program with a broader Canadian audience. The target audience is Canadian citizens studying American Studies, history, political science or other relevant fields at the undergraduate or graduate level at Canadian universities. The program advances the goal of communicating America’s story of excellence and leadership, cultivating a cohort of future Canadian leaders in education, government, and international relations with a positive view of the United States who view the United States as a trusted partner. Opportunity number: PD-FY26-CANADA-NOFO-02. Closing date: 2026-07-17. Funding: up to USD 100,000.
Eligibility
See the official Grants.gov listing for eligible applicant categories and restrictions.
Funding and benefits
up to USD 100,000
Themes and supported activities
Education and Higher Education
Global
Opportunity number: PD-FY26-CANADA-NOFO-02.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-07-17: Closes 2026-07-17: Jul 17, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-17 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.