Mi Tierra, Mi Triunfo: Colombians Thriving After Their Return
A U.S. Embassy Bogota grant funds digital media documenting resilient Colombians who returned or stayed despite migration pressures, to highlight opportunity in Colombia and reduce irregular U.S. migration.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Colombia
Due Dates: August 26, 2026 (Question deadline) | August 31, 2026 (Full application deadline) | September 21, 2026 (NOFO application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $40,000–$50,000 per award; 1 anticipated award; 6-month project period; total program funding $50,000.
Summary: Supports media production documenting authentic stories of Colombians who returned or remained, to reduce irregular migration and strengthen public diplomacy.
Key Information: For-profit entities are not eligible; only non-profit, non-governmental organizations may be prime recipients.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Colombia funds a media production initiative focused on documenting and sharing the experiences of Colombians who voluntarily returned to Colombia after living in the United States, or who chose to remain in Colombia and build successful lives despite pressures to migrate. The project aims to produce at least 15 short-form digital video profiles and written testimonials, with the potential for a longer-form documentary, distributed through U.S. Embassy platforms and Colombian media outlets. The content must be non-political, community-sourced, and authentic, emphasizing resilience, purpose, and opportunity in Colombia. The overarching goal is to reduce irregular migration to the United States by shifting perceptions and highlighting the possibility of success at home, advancing U.S. migration policy objectives through credible storytelling.
