U.S. Embassy Bujumbura Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement

Overview

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.

Priority Program Areas:
The Mission is particularly interested in projects that address one of our following Priority Program Objectives:

• Skills for Success:
o Programs promoting education, a lecture series, or an academic exchange
o Programs promoting learning English
o Programs promoting job training skills, such as resume writing, financial literacy, income generating skill building, and digital literacy

• Entrepreneurship:
o Programs providing entrepreneurship opportunities for Burundian youth
o Programs supporting increased economic opportunities for women and marginalized communities
o Programs promoting sustainable economic prosperity

• Civil Society/Journalism:
o Programs that help Burundian journalists produce high-quality reporting on topics of shared U.S.-Burundi interest
o Programs that strengthen institutions to promote the rule of law, transparency, and accountability
o Programs that promote universal freedoms and democratic principles and practices

• Environmental sustainability:
o Programs that support initiatives to mitigate the effects of climate change
o Programs that promote minimizing waste and regenerating our resources
o Programs that support protecting the natural environment and sustainable agriculture

Participants and Audiences: All proposals should clearly indicate their intended participants and audiences i.e. Youth, Women, Journalists etc.

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.

Exceptional proposals above $20,000 may be granted funds pending availability of funding.