Public Diplomacy Bujumbura Small Grants Program
This grant funds programs in Burundi that use sports, especially basketball, to promote U.S. policy, public diplomacy, health, and cultural exchange among youth and young professionals.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Burundi
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 per award; up to $25,000 total funding; up to 2 awards; 12-month project period
Summary: Supports projects advancing U.S. public diplomacy in Burundi, with a focus on sports (especially basketball), health, and youth engagement.
Description
The U.S. Mission to Burundi’s Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program funds projects that support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests between the United States and Burundi. The 2026 cycle emphasizes programs that highlight American leadership and excellence in sports—particularly basketball—while promoting physical and mental health, and strengthening people-to-people ties. Projects should engage youth and young professionals (ages 15–35) and opinion leaders, aiming to use sports as a catalyst for goodwill, cultural exchange, and community well-being.
Funded activities can include academic and professional lectures, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and exchanges. Proposals should address one or more of the following goals:
- Capitalizing on the Decade of Sport (2024–2034), especially through basketball
- Promoting health and well-being, including mental health awareness
- Strengthening people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Burundi
