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

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	Federal Grant Title:	American Studies-Community Partnership Grants to Assist American Studies Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Community Projects in Canada
	CFDA Number:	Information not provided
	CFDA Description:	Information not provided
	Federal Agency Name:	US Mission to Canada
	Category of Funding Activity:	Education
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	AS-CPG-FY10-PAS-07122010
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jul 19, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jul 19, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 15, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 15, 2010
	Archive Date:	Sep 14, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$25,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$5,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 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.
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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://ottawa.usembassy.gov/content/content.asp?section=can_usa&document=requestforapplications_12july2010
Grant Announcement Contact: Dr. Crystal Meriwether, Cultural Affairs Officer, U. S. Embassy-Ottawa

MeriwetherC@state.gov [MeriwetherC@state.gov]