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 Burkina Faso's Public Diplomacy Section offers funding for projects that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Burkina Faso. The program aims to highlight shared values and foster bilateral cooperation through cultural and exchange initiatives. All supported projects must feature an American cultural element or involve American experts, organizations, or institutions to enhance the understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.