U.S. Embassy Bujumbura PDS Grant for U.S.-Burundi Ties and Bilateral Cooperation

The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Burundian entities:
• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience and
• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions

2.Cost Sharing or Matching

Cost sharing is not required.

3.Other Eligibility Requirements

Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Organizations should go to SAM.gov to complete their registration, a UEI will be generated as part of the SAM.gov registration process.

The U.S. Embassy Burundi Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program or project with funding through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Purpose of Small Grants: 

PDS Bujumbura invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Burundi through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American element, priority, goal, or a connection with U.S. expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s), in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with English Clubs, American Spaces, or U.S. exchange program alumni to conduct activities.