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 . 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.

Program Details

U.S. Mission to Burundi is a federal agency that offers the Public Diplomacy Bujumbura Small Grants Program grant program to support arts and cultural programs, health and wellness programs, and social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by U.S. Mission to Burundi through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs, health and wellness programs, and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with U.S. Mission to Burundi or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $25K. The application deadline is August 14, 2026 (36 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs, health and wellness programs, and social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 813920, 621330, 621420. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by State-mission
• Programs related to mental health

Award details

Award range: $5K – $25K. Applications close on August 14, 2026 (36 days remaining).

Categories

Arts Culture · Health · Social Services