Public Diplomacy Bujumbura Small Grants Program

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. 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. 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. Some key aspects of the program include: • Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions • Professional and academic exchanges and programs • Showcasing American leadership and excellence in sports, particularly in Basketball • Promoting physical and mental health through sports programs • Strengthening relationships between U.S. sports diplomacy, local participants and key stakeholders