The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs leads Department efforts to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other countries.
The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program by the U.S. Embassy Algiers Public Affairs Section focuses on funding priorities that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Algeria. The program invites proposals for cultural and exchange programs highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. All proposed programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions to foster increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.