Public Diplomacy Bujumbura Small Grants Program
🏛 U.S. Mission to Burundi
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations supporting U.S. public diplomacy objectives in Burundi through sports and health programs. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society groups, public and private educational institutions, and public international or governmental organizations. Projects must target youth and young professionals (aged 15-35) and opinion leaders, promote freedom and American excellence, and align with U.S. policy goals. Funding supports sports programming (particularly basketball), health initiatives, and activities that strengthen people-to-people ties during the American Decade of Sport.
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Program 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational background/capacity statement
- Proof of legal status (NGO registration or equivalent)
- Letters of support from partner organizations (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Lydia Hanuza Grantor
- 📧 BurundiPublicDiplomacy@state.gov
- 📞 25722207244
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, think tanks, public/private educational institutions, and public international or governmental organizations can apply. You must be able to implement public diplomacy projects in Burundi.
What should my project focus on?
Projects should feature sports (especially basketball) and health activities targeting youth aged 15-35. Programs must advance U.S. public diplomacy and strengthen people-to-people cultural ties.
What is the funding range?
Individual grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. The total program pool is $25,000, so funding is limited.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant. Your organization does not need to provide matching funds.
What are the key evaluation criteria?
Applications are evaluated on alignment with Freedom250 and U.S. policy goals, project quality, audience impact (youth and opinion leaders), and contribution to public diplomacy and cultural exchange.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus heavily on the youth audience (15-35) and emerging voices; demonstrate how your project reaches this demographic.
- Make sports or health (especially basketball) central to your proposal; cultural exchange is the core message.
- Clearly connect your activities to U.S. public diplomacy objectives and Freedom250 commitments in your narrative.
- Use specific examples of how your project builds people-to-people ties and promotes American leadership in sports or health.
- Budget carefully within the $5,000-$25,000 range; justify every expense as it relates to diplomacy and audience engagement.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to identify and address the youth audience (15-35) specifically; proposals focused solely on community benefit without public diplomacy angle. Submitting sports or health projects unconnected to U.S. policy goals or Freedom250. Budgeting beyond $25,000 or proposing activities that don't feature sports or health as primary components.
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