Centro Boliviano Americano

Centro Boliviano Americano is a non-profit organization located in Cochabamba, Bolivia, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2011, with its registration valid until August 2026. As a cultural and educational organization, it serves as a key intermediary for U.S. diplomatic and educational engagement in Bolivia, facilitating cross-cultural exchange and educational programming through its network of American Spaces located in multiple Bolivian cities including Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Sucre, and Tarija.

The organization has consistently received federal grant awards primarily from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, focusing on diverse programming that includes educational, cultural, and technological initiatives. These grants have supported activities such as establishing EducationUSA advising centers, implementing the College Horizons outreach program for African-Bolivian participants, providing computer skills and leadership training for women, organizing cultural exchange events, facilitating American Spaces programming, supporting English language education, and coordinating professional development opportunities for educators. The grants range from technology purchases and licensing for virtual programming to logistical support for cultural performances and workshops, with award amounts varying and performance periods typically spanning one to two years. Recent notable projects include a $148,970 grant to coordinate American Spaces programming, support for a 16-module women's empowerment program, and grants to support English language teaching and cultural exchange initiatives across multiple Bolivian cities.