The FY 2025 International Sports Programming Initiative is a grant program managed by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program aims to promote cultural exchanges and enhance understanding between participants and their host communities through sports. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. The program will support key sporting and cultural priorities of the Administration, including America250, the FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. The grant will provide funding for sports exchange projects designed to support these priorities. • The program will rely on U.S. embassies and consulates to select the specific theme and sport of each exchange. • Exchanges will promote cross-cultural competence and global perspective among participants. • The program will measure outcomes, including the percentage of participants reporting increased ability to counter disinformation and the response rate for participant surveys. • Applicants must submit proposals that include a detailed plan for managing the sports exchange projects and achieving the program's objectives.