Public Diplomacy Bujumbura Small Grants Program
Agency: U.S. Mission to Burundi
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bujumbura announces an open competition to implement a program to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. Projects must promote Freedom250 and align with policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Specifically, the projects should showcase American leadership and excellence in sports-particularly in Basketball, and health, notably by celebrating American sports excellence during the American decade of sports. The target audience should be youth and young professionals aged 15-35 representing emerging voices, as well as opinion leaders to convey information and reach the broader population. The program shall pursue four core goals: advancing U.S. public diplomacy, strengthening people-to-people ties, capitalizing on the Decade of Sport, and promoting physical and mental health. Together, these efforts will position Sports as a catalyst for goodwill, cultural exchange, and community well-being.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
For inquiries
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi_PDS_Small_Grants_Program_APS_FY26.pdf | PDS Bujumbura Annual Program Statement | Jul 7, 2026 03:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: August 14, 2026
Award
$25,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$25,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY26-02
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 7, 2026
Archive date:
September 13, 2026
