Project Grant SECAGD24GR0526

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs awarded a $380,271 Project Grant to Sister Cities International to support the FY24 Traditional Public Private Partnership Program. This grant is part of the larger Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges (CFDA 19.415) federal grant program, which provides funding for a wide range of international exchange initiatives designed to promote mutual understanding between the United States and other countries.

The purpose of this grant is to facilitate citizen diplomacy and international cultural exchange programs that build global understanding through structured exchange initiatives connecting communities across international borders. Sister Cities International specializes in delivering programs that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, including fellowships, youth programs, leadership development, and cultural diplomacy initiatives targeting diverse participant groups. This award represents one of Sister Cities International's recurring annual grants from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which have ranged from $380,000 to $627,000 in recent years to support the organization's diverse array of exchange programs.