The Bureau of African Affairs/Post Kampala of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. 

The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to promote understanding and foster positive relations between the people of Uganda and the United States; reinforce shared values on the topics listed below; and connect high potential Ugandan youth and young professionals (aged 16-35) as well as established professional leaders to the American people. All programs MUST include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. 

Priority Program Areas:

·      Strengthen media practitioners and institutions with U.S. principles and methods for achieving free, accurate, and objective media practices.

·      Strengthen media practitioners’ and consumers’ ability to detect and combat information manipulation.

·      Foster shared U.S. and African values on civic engagement and democratic principles among youth and young professionals, including civic education programs.

·      Strengthen alumni networks and associations.

·      Increase business skills for entrepreneurial activities for youth.

·      Strengthen ties between U.S. and Ugandan institutions of higher education. 

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Mission Uganda Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team Grantor Phone 256414306001