§ Federal grant opportunity · PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY26-02
Public Diplomacy Bujumbura Small Grants Program
Lydia Hanuza Grantor is accepting applications for Public Diplomacy Bujumbura Small Grants Program. The deadline is August 14, 2026 and the published award range is $5K – $25K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Lydia Hanuza Grantor
- Application deadline
- August 14, 2026
- Award range
- $5K – $25K
- Eligibility
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: - •Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations •Public and private educational institutions •Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY26-02
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Lydia Hanuza Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 14, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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