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"Knowledge of Canada or the United States is the best way to gain insight into the other North American country. Nations can be understood only in comparative perspective. And the more similar the units being compared, the more possible it should be to isolate the factors responsible for differences between them. Looking intensively at Canada and the United States sheds lights on both of them."

Seymour Martin Lipset
Continental Divide: The Values and Institutions of the United States and Canada

Institutional Grants

Program Enhancement Grant
Conference Grant Program
Outreach Grant
Library Support Program
International Research Linkages Grant

Other Grant Opportunities for Canadian Studies

Canadian Consulates with Designated Territories

Recent Canadian Studies Grant Recipients

April 2007

Dear Colleague:

The 2007-08 competition for the Canadian Studies Grant Program in support of study and research on Canada is now open. The grant program aims to enhance and sustain the study of Canada and Canada-U.S. relations; to encourage research, exchanges, teaching, and dialogue; and foster collaboration between researchers in the U.S. and Canada. Each of the grants programs described in this booklet is designed to support this objective by promoting research, teaching, conferences and program activity in the social sciences.

We are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada-U.S. relations. Topics particularly relevant to Canada-U.S. relations include smart and secure borders; North American economic competitiveness; regulatory cooperation; Canada-U.S. trade and investment partnership; energy security and sustainability; environmental sustainability; emergency planning and management; Canada-U.S. security and defense cooperation; Canada in Afghanistan; global health policy; and changing demographics in North America.

Grant applications are peer-reviewed by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection jury convened by the Research and Academic Relations Office of the Canadian Embassy. Key review criteria are the project's academic merit and originality; its relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; and the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. Please read the notes concerning eligibility, terms, and requirements carefully when completing your application.

We encourage you to discuss your interest in the grant program with a Canadian academic relations officer in your area. A list of names and contact information is included at the back of the booklet. Academic Relations Officers can provide guidance and advice regarding the application process.

We would appreciate your assistance in promoting awareness of this grant program among colleagues and students, in newsletters, or on web sites.

Your interest is most welcome; we wish you the very best in the competition.

Sincerely,

Daniel Abele
Head, Research and Academic Relations
Canadian Embassy
Washington, DC

Research Grant Program

The Research Grant Program promotes research that contributes to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada, its relationship with the United States, and its international affairs. The grant is designed to assist individual scholars, or a team of scholars, in writing an article-length manuscript of publishable quality and reporting their findings in a scholarly publication and at scholarly conferences, thus contributing to the development of expertise on Canada in the United States. We welcome efforts to integrate the research findings into the applicant's teaching load.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. Over the past three years, applicants have had a 41 percent success rate.

Eligibility

This program is intended for full-time faculty members at accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities, as well as scholars at American research institutions. Recent Ph.D. recipients who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States are also eligible to apply. Applicants are ineligible to receive the same grant in two consecutive years or to receive two individual category Canadian Studies grants in the same grant period.

Terms and Conditions

The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS), through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., will provide the successful candidates with funds to help meet expenses for the period of time for which an award is sought in accordance with the following conditions:

applicants must personally apply for the grant and carry out their own research. Contractual or commissioned research does not qualify for support, and grants are not given for work undertaken as part of the applicant's formal program of studies leading to a degree;
grants are provided to help defray direct costs related to a project, including travel primarily within Canada and the U.S. as necessary, and research materials. Allowable budget items include: first-time membership fee for the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States or a Canadian academic association for the principal investigator and/or research assistant; funding to attend a conference to present research related to the proposed project; and research support. No provision is made for release time stipends, salaries, or overhead costs to the institution;
applicants may request funding up to US$15,000; applicants whose project focuses on the priority topics listed above and who can demonstrate matching funds from others sources may request funding up to US$20,000;
70 percent of the total amount granted will be forwarded to each successful applicant upon receipt of a signed and dated Notice of Grant. The second payment will be made only after the ICCS, through the Canadian Embassy, receives an electronic version of an article-length manuscript of publishable quality, an abstract, and a letter that summarizes activities supported by this grant, describes publication plans, and offers feedback on the grant program. These materials are due by February 15, 2009 unless an extension is approved by the Embassy. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the second payment.
the rights to the manuscript will remain the exclusive property of the researcher. The Embassy requests an offprint or a photocopy of the published article. The article should acknowledge that the research was completed with the assistance of the Government of Canada.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

an abstract, approximately 200 words in length, that states the research question, the rationale for the study, the hypothesis (if any), and the proposed methodology. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
a concise proposal (four to eight pages, double-spaced) which will:
1. identify the key issues or the main theoretical problem in the study;
2. describe and justify the appropriate methodology;
3. provide a schedule of activities, including travel plans, detailing research contacts and institutions or sites to be visited and describing how this travel relates to your research;
4. indicate what will be learned from this research, why it is worth knowing, and how one will know the conclusions are valid;
5. identify all members of the research team (if a team project) and specify each member's affiliation and role in the study;
6. identify, if applicable, the research assistant(s) and how this project will provide a mentoring and learning experience for the assistant;
a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources. Travel and accommodation costs (for research or conference presentations) must be itemized by destination and include dates; research materials, research assistant support, publication and other direct costs must be specified; cost sharing from other sources must be documented;
a curriculum vitae (not to exceed 5 pages);
the names and contact information of two scholars from whom the applicants will solicit recommendations. Only one of these two recommendations may be from the applicant's own institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent directly by the letter writers to the Embassy. The letters must be sent electronically to AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org no later than September 30, 2007.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than September 30, 2007. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please email AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org or call: (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referees and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. In some cases, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
all applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; and the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. All applicants will be notified of the results of their applications by the Canadian Embassy, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Graduate Student Fellowship Program

The Graduate Student Fellowship Program promotes research that contributes to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada, its relationship with the United States, and its international affairs. The grant is designed to give doctoral students an opportunity to conduct part of their research in Canada. We welcome efforts to integrate the research findings into the applicant's conference presentations.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. Over the past three years, applicants have had a 37 percent success rate.

Eligibility

This program is intended for doctoral students at accredited U.S. and Canadian four-year colleges and universities whose dissertations are related in substantial part to the study of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and should have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation when they apply for a grant. Applicants are ineligible to receive the same grant in two consecutive years.

Terms and Conditions

The International Council for Canadian Studies, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., will provide the successful graduate students with funds to help meet the expense of conducting research in Canada in accordance with the following conditions:

applicants must personally apply for the grant and carry out their own research. Funds are to be provided only for work undertaken as part of the applicant's formal doctoral program of studies and are to be given to help defray direct costs (travel within Canada, lodging, meals, research support, etc.) resulting from a period of time spent in Canada while doing research. Allowable budget items include: first-time membership fee for the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States or a Canadian academic association, and funding to attend a conference to present research related to the proposed project;
applicants may request funding up to US$10,000;
the total amount awarded minus US$500 will be forwarded to the successful candidates upon receipt of a signed and dated Notice of Grant. The final payment of US$500 will be made only after the ICCS, through the Canadian Embassy, receives an electronic version of a report on the candidate's research activities in Canada and general progress in writing his or her dissertation. This report is due by February 15, 2009 unless an extension is approved by the Embassy. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the second payment;
all rights to the dissertation remain the exclusive property of the grant recipient. The applicant should notify the Embassy when the dissertation is complete and send an electronic copy of the abstract.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format):

an abstract, approximately 200 words in length, that states the research question, the rationale for the study, the hypothesis (if any), and the proposed methodology. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
a concise proposal (four to eight pages, double-spaced) which will:
1. identify the key issues or the main theoretical problem in the study;
2. describe and justify the appropriate methodology;
3. provide a schedule of activities, including travel plans, detailing research contacts and institutions or sites to be visited and describing how this travel relates to your research;
4. indicate what will be learned from this research, why it is worth knowing, and how one will know the conclusions are valid;
5. explain clearly the present status of the candidate's doctoral studies;
a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources. Travel and accommodation costs (for research or conference presentations) must be itemized by destination and include dates; research materials, research support, publication and other direct costs must be specified; cost sharing should be documented;
a curriculum vitae;
an unofficial transcript of grades (sent electronically);
proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, i.e., passport, birth certificate or resident alien (green) card (sent electronically, please do not send originals); and
the names and contact information of two referees from whom the applicant must solicit recommendations. One of these must be the dissertation advisor, who should clearly assess both the quality of the topic and the candidate's ability to successfully complete the dissertation within a reasonable length of time. These recommendations are essential to the evaluation committee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent directly by the letter writers to the Embassy. The letters must be sent electronically to AcademicRelations@canadianembassy.org no later than October 31, 2007.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than October 31, 2007. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please email AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org or call: (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referees and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. In some cases, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
all applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; and the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. All applicants will be notified of the results of their applications by the Canadian Embassy, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Faculty Enrichment Program

The Faculty Enrichment Program (Course Development) provides faculty members an opportunity to develop or update a course(s) with substantial Canadian content that will be offered as part of their regular teaching load. We encourage proposals that include one or more of the following components: the use of internet technology to enhance existing courses, including the creation of instructional Web sites and interactive technologies; course development projects that include a study component in Canada, providing students a first-hand learning experience; and joint programs and courses with Canadian universities.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. Over the past three years, applicants have had a 41 percent success rate.

Eligibility

This program is intended for full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty members at accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities. The candidates should be able to demonstrate that they are already teaching, or will be authorized to teach, a course with substantial Canadian content (33% or more). Applicants are ineligible to receive the same grant in two consecutive years or to receive two individual category Canadian Studies grants in the same grant period.

Terms and Conditions

The International Council for Canadian Studies, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., will provide the successful candidates with funds to help meet expenses for the period of time for which an award is sought in accordance with the following conditions:

grants will be awarded for the purpose of developing a new course on Canada, enhancing an existing course on Canada, or modifying an existing course with little or no Canadian content. The new or modified course must have at least 33% Canadian content to be eligible for consideration;
all applicants must personally apply for a grant and carry out their own research. When the award constitutes the sole source of financial support, the period of the award must be used exclusively for the proposed project. Applicants are expected to conduct research in Canada during the award period;
grants are provided to help defray direct costs related to a project, including travel primarily within Canada and the U.S. as necessary as well as research and course materials. Allowable budget items include first-time membership fee for the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States or a Canadian academic association. No provision is made for release time stipends, salaries, or overhead costs to the institution;
applicants may request funding up to US$6,000; applicants may request an additional US$5,000 specifically to support student travel to Canada;
70 percent of the total amount granted will be forwarded to each successful applicant upon receipt of a signed and dated Notice of Grant. The second payment will be made only after the Embassy receives an electronic version or two copies of:
1. a report on the applicant's research activities in Canada and feedback on the grant program; and
2. a detailed course syllabus complete with course description, list of weekly topics with selected readings, and preparatory bibliography. Programs that include a study component in Canada should report on the activities in Canada and include student evaluations of the trip. These materials are due by February 15, 2009 unless an extension is approved by the Embassy. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the second payment;
the rights to the final course syllabus will remain the exclusive property of the researcher.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

an abstract, approximately 200 words in length, that describes the course, the rationale for the development or enhancement of the course, and your research/travel plans. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
a concise proposal (four to eight pages, double-spaced) which will present:
1. a description of the proposed course including a preliminary reading list, indicate what students are going to learn from this course, how the course will broaden student awareness of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and why it is worth knowing;
2. a schedule of activities, including travel plans, detailing research contacts and institutions or sites to be visited and describing how this travel relates to your research;
3. proposals that include a study program in Canada should describe a significant home-institution, pre-travel class component, briefing(s) by Canadian faculty or graduate students while in Canada, and a student evaluation plan;
4. a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources. Travel and accommodation costs must be itemized by destination and include dates; research and teaching materials and other direct costs must be specified; cost sharing from other sources must be documented;
5. a statement outlining the applicant's background and particular areas of interest in Canadian Studies and teaching experience related to Canada (with a description or syllabus for recent courses);
a curriculum vitae (not to exceed five pages);
a letter of commitment from either the applicant’s department chairperson, dean or academic vice-president attesting that:
1. the applicant is a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty member; and
2. the department will offer the new course to be taught by the applicant at least two times during the following four years;
the name and contact information of one additional academic reviewer from whom the applicant will solicit a recommendation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent directly by the letter writers to the Embassy. Letters must be sent electronically to AcademicRelations@canadianembassy.org no later than October 31, 2007.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than October 31, 2007. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please e-mail AcademicRelations@canadianembassy.org or call: (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referees and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. In some cases, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; and the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. All applicants will be notified of the results of their applications by the Canadian Embassy, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Program Enhancement Grant

The Program Enhancement Grant is designed to encourage scholarly inquiry and multidisciplinary professional academic activities that contribute to the development or expansion of a program dedicated to the study of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. We are particularly interested in innovative projects that promote awareness among students and the public about Canada and Canada-U.S. relations. We strongly encourage programs that foster student mobility (exchanges, study tours, internships, scholarships) to Canada and that promote institutional linkages and research collaboration in priority areas with Canadian institutions.

Institutions must demonstrate their funding support for the program and that they are bringing innovative ideas to the program.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. The program is administered by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., in cooperation with Canadian Consulates General throughout the U.S.

Eligibility

This grant is intended for U.S. four-year colleges, universities, and research institutions that undertake professional academic activities to further the development of a program dedicated to the study of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations at their institution.

Terms and Conditions

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., or the responsible Canadian Consulate General, will provide funds to help meet expenses for the period of time for which a grant is sought in accordance with the following conditions:

grants are provided to help defray only direct costs related to professional activities initiated by the institution. These costs include travel, honoraria, research and promotion materials, printing, website development, student mobility, linkages and research collaboration with Canadian universities, and faculty and course development. Faculty and student first-time membership fees for the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States or a Canadian academic association are allowable budget items. No provision is made for released time stipends, secretarial services or overhead costs to the institution;
the program begins August 1, 2007, and ends August 31, 2008;
institutions may request funding up to $18,000 per year;
the total amount granted will be forwarded to the successful institution to the attention of the program director or coordinator once approved;

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

an abstract, approximately 200 words in length, that outlines the key objectives and proposed activities that would be supported by the requested funding. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
a concise proposal (four to eight pages, double-spaced) which will include:
1. an overview of the program, noting key faculty involved, areas of program specialization (speaker series, publications, research focus, outreach activities, study programs in Canada, etc.), degrees or certificates offered, the school or program within which the program is based;
2. a statement that identifies the goals and objectives of the program and indicates how the program advances the study of Canada and/or Canada-U.S. relations and broadens student awareness and appreciation of Canada and Canada-U.S. relations;
3. a schedule of recent and projected activities, including names of participants; names of all faculty members active in the program; articles, monographs and books published on Canada in the past year; a list of all courses taught on Canada along with enrolment figures, and courses to be taught with anticipated enrolments;
a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources, particularly those from the institution itself.
a curriculum vitae of the program director or coordinator (not to exceed 5 pages);
a letter from an appropriate university official indicating institutional agreement to the proposed program development (enhancement).

Requests for funding for successive years should include a detailed report and financial accounting, indicating what was accomplished with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada support in the past year.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than June 15, 2007. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please e-mail AcademicRelations@canadianembassy.org or call (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referee and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. At the discretion of the Embassy, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. Key review criteria are the program's academic merit and innovativeness, the relevance of proposed activities; institutional commitment for the program; the likelihood that the proposed activities will be accomplished; and the likelihood that the program will advance knowledge and understanding of Canada and Canada-U.S. relations among students, faculty members, and the public. All applicants will be notified of the results of their applications by the Canadian Embassy, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Conference Grant Program

The Canada Conference Grant Program supports conferences that address important and timely issues about Canada, its relationship with the United States, and its international affairs. The Conference Grant is designed to assist an institution in holding a conference and publishing the resulting papers and proceedings in a scholarly fashion. We welcome conferences that engage local government representatives, NGOs, the business sector, students and the general public as well as promote linkages with Canadian academics and institutions.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the procedures, guidelines and conditions described below. Over the past three years applicants have had a 46 percent success rate.

Eligibility

This grant is intended for U.S. four-year colleges and universities or research institutions that undertake a conference on a Canadian, Canada-U.S. or North American issue.

Terms and Conditions

grants are provided to help defray only direct costs related to the proposed conference. These costs include travel, honoraria, and publishing costs. No provision is made for released time stipends, salaries, or for overhead costs to the institutions;
the conference period begins August 2, 2007, and ends January 2, 2009;
applicants may request funding up to US$15,000; applicants whose project focuses on the priority topics above and who can demonstrate matching funds from others sources may request funding up to US$20,000;
70 percent of the total amount granted will be forwarded to the successful institution to the attention of the conference coordinator upon receipt of a signed and dated Notice of Grant. The second payment will be made only after the ICCS, through the Embassy receives an electronic copy of the papers or conference proceedings and clear evidence that they will be published. These materials are due by January 15, 2009 unless an extension is approved by the Embassy. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the second payment;
conference papers will remain the exclusive property of the writers. Two copies of the published papers or proceedings or an electronic version should be forwarded to the Embassy.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following materials electronically in a single file (in Rich Text (RTF) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format).

an abstract, approximately 200 words in length, that outlines the focus of the conference, its rationale and relevance, the target audience, any partner institutions, conference date and venue, and publication plans. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
a concise proposal (four to eight pages, double-spaced) which will:
1. identify the key issues to be addressed by the conference and explain the context of the project as well as its relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations;
2. present a complete schedule of activities, including a timetable for the publication of papers/proceedings; and identify expected participants, partner institutions or organizations, if any, and the intended audience;
detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources, particularly those from the institution itself. cost sharing from other sources must be documented;
a curriculum vitae of the conference coordinator(s) (not to exceed five pages per CV);
the names and contact information of two scholars from whom the applicants will solicit recommendations. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent directly by the letter writers to the Embassy. The letters must be sent electronically to AcademicRelations@CanadianEmbassy.org, no later than June 30, 2007.

Applications must be sent electronically no later than June 30, 2007. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For inquiries, please e-mail AcademicRelations@canadianembassy.org or call (202) 682-7727.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referees and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. In some cases, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. Key review criteria are the academic merit, relevance for Canada or Canada-U.S. relations, and originality of the project; the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to accomplish the proposed research; and the likelihood that the research will advance the knowledge and understanding of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations. All applicants will be notified of the results of their applications by the Canadian Embassy, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Outreach Grant Program

The Canada K-12 Outreach Grant is designed to encourage and support training and resource development that benefit K-12 teachers who teach about Canada, Canada-U.S. relations, and/or Canada's role in the international community. The program endeavours to broaden and strengthen awareness and understanding about Canada among students throughout the United States. We strongly encourage programs that include an opportunity for K-12 teachers to travel to Canada.

Institutions must demonstrate their funding support for the program and that they are bringing innovative ideas to the program.

Eligibility

This grant is intended for U.S. universities and colleges with a significant track record with K-12 outreach programs.

Terms and Conditions

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, through the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., or the responsible Canadian Consulate General, will provide funds to meet expenses for the period of time for which the grant is sought in accordance with the following conditions:

an abstract, approximately 200 words in length, that outlines the key objectives and proposed activities that would be supported by the requested funding. The abstract is the first item a reviewer typically reads and is an indispensable part of the proposal;
a concise proposal (four to eight pages, double-spaced) which will include:
1. an overview of the main objectives of activities to be undertaken in the coming year with a schedule of proposed activities;
2. explanation of the nature and scope of the program's contribution to the broadening of student awareness and appreciation of Canada or Canada-U.S. relations;
3. a description of the state of K-12 teaching about Canada in your region, addressing trends, opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses;
a detailed budget that describes and justifies anticipated expenditures and indicates other funding sources.
A curriculum vitae of the program director and outreach coordinator(s) (not to exceed 5 pages per CV).
a letter from an appropriate university official indicating institutional agreement to the proposed program development.

Evaluation of Applications

Upon receipt of the application:

the Embassy will send a notice of receipt to the applicant;
the Embassy will send a copy of the application to the appropriate Canadian Consulate General in the United States for appraisal and comments;
the assessment process may involve consultation with the applicant's referee and others who can comment on the merits of the proposal. At the discretion of the Embassy, an applicant may be invited to submit an amended application;
applications will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary, pre-selection committee comprised of representatives of the U.S. and Canadian academic communities. Key review criteria are the program's academic merit and innovativeness, the relevance of proposed activities; institutional commitment for the program; the likelihood that the proposed activities will be accomplished; and the likelihood that the program will advance knowledge and understanding of Canada and Canada-U.S. relations among students, faculty members, and the public. All applicants will be notified of the results of their applications by the Canadian Embassy, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Library Support Program

The Library Support Program is designed to assist university libraries to strengthen their library holdings related to Canada in order to support teaching and research on Canada and/or Canada-U.S. relations. The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS), through the respective Canadian Consulate or the Embassy, will contribute up to $2,500 Canadian for library materials (books, journals, CD-ROMs, microforms) purchased by university libraries on a one-to-one matching grant basis. These funds are available for the purchase of library materials which are deemed by the Consulate or Embassy to qualify as having a specific bearing on the study of Canada and/or Canada-U.S. relations. For more information see: http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/pages/5_govprogs/i_librsupp.html and contact the Academic Relations Officer in your area.

International Research Linkages Grant

The International Research Linkages Grant is designed to facilitate international collaboration with Canadian institutions while fostering the development of permanent exchange networks by providing assistance to teams of researchers in order to organize seminars or other forms of research linkages. The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) will provide up to $10,000 Canadian to assist in the establishment or the development of research networks on policy-relevant research related to Canada and/or Canada-U.S. relations. For more information see: http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/pages/5_govprogs/hh_linkage.html and contact the Academic Relations Officer in your area.

Applications must be submitted before December 31, 2007.

Canadian Consulates with Designated Territories

ANCHORAGE
(Alaska)
Mr. Rudy Brueggemann
Canadian Consulate, Anchorage
310 K Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
Tel: 907-264-6719; Fax: 907-264-6713

ATLANTA
(Alabama; Georgia; Mississippi; North Carolina; South Carolina; Tennessee)
Ms. Judith M. Costello
Consulate General of Canada
1175 Peachtree Street, N.E.
100 Colony Square, Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30361-6205
Tel: (404) 532-2033; Fax: (404) 532-2050

BOSTON
(Maine; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; Rhode Island; Vermont; Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon)
Mr. Marc Jacques
Consulate General of Canada
Three Copley Place, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02216
Tel: (617) 262-3760; Fax: (617) 262-3415

BUFFALO
(Upstate and Western New York; Western/Central Pennsylvania; West Virginia)
Mr. Daniel Kolundzic
Consulate General of Canada
3000 HSBC Center
Buffalo, NY 14203-2884
Tel: (716) 858-9580; Fax: (716) 852-4340

CHICAGO
(Illinois; Missouri; Wisconsin; Davenport, IA; Kansas City, KS; and Jasper, Lake, Laporte, Newton & Porter counties, IN)
Ms. Colleen Duke
Consulate General of Canada
180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60601-6714
Tel: (312) 616-1870; Fax: (312) 616-1877

DALLAS / HOUSTON
(Arkansas; Kansas; Louisiana; Oklahoma; Texas)
Mr. Ashley Johnson
Consulate of Canada
5847 San Felipe Street, Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77057
Tel: (713) 821-1443; Fax: (713) 821-1611

DENVER
(Colorado; Montana; Utah; Wyoming)
Ms. Inta Morris
Consulate General of Canada
1625 Broadway, Suite 2600
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 626-0640, Fax: (303) 572-1158

DETROIT
(Kentucky; Michigan; Ohio, Indiana (except Jasper, Lake, Laporte, Newton and Porter counties))
Mr. Dennis Moore
Consulate General of Canada
600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100
Detroit, MI 48243-1798
Tel: (313) 446-7039 Fax: (313) 567-2164

LOS ANGELES
(Arizona; Southern California; New Mexico; Las Vegas, NV)
Ms. Pamela Johnson
Consulate General of Canada
550 South Hope 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 346-2773; Fax: (213) 687-3781

MIAMI
(Florida; Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands)
Ms. Lauren Rogers
Consulate General of Canada
200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1600
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: (305) 579-1600; Fax: (305) 579-1624

MINNEAPOLIS
(Iowa, Minnesota; Nebraska; North Dakota; South Dakota)
Ms. Amy McBeth
Consulate General of Canada
701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Tel: (612) 492-2903; Fax: (612) 332-4061

NEW YORK
(New York City and Eastern New York; Connecticut; New Jersey)
Ms. Kibui Pyron
Consulate General of Canada
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020-1175
Tel: (212) 596-1699; Fax: (212) 596-1792

PHILADELPHIA
(Eastern Pennsylvania; Delaware; Camden County, NJ)
Mr. Daniel Tremblay
Consulate of Canada
1650 Market Street, 36th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel.: (267) 207-2721; Fax: (267) 207-2722

RALEIGH
(North Carolina; South Carolina)
Mr. Mark Edwards
Consulate of Canada
3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
Tel: (919) 573-1829; Fax: (919) 573-1809

SAN FRANCISCO
(Northern California; Hawaii; Nevada (except Las Vegas))
Mr. Andrew Thompson
Consulate General of Canada
580 California Street, 14th Floor (at Kearny St.)
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 834-3180 ext. 3252; Fax: (415) 834-3189

SEATTLE
(Idaho; Oregon; Washington)
Mr. Kevin Cook
Consulate General of Canada
1501 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600
Seattle WA USA 98101
Tel: (206) 770-4065; Fax: (206) 443-9662

WASHINGTON, D.C.
(District of Columbia; Maryland; Virginia)
Dr. Daniel Abele
Canadian Embassy
501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: (202) 682-7717; Fax: (202) 682-7791