Apply for Mi Tierra, Mi Triunfo Media Grant to Document Colombian Return and Reintegration Stories
Application Deadline:
31 August 2026
About Organisation
The U.S. Embassy Bogotá represents the United States in Colombia and works across diplomatic, economic, cultural, educational and people-to-people areas. Through its public diplomacy activities, the Embassy supports initiatives that promote communication, understanding and constructive engagement between communities. Its programmes and partnerships can involve civil society organizations, media professionals, educational institutions and other local stakeholders. The Embassy also engages with issues affecting Colombian communities, including migration, development and regional cooperation. Through initiatives such as Mi Tierra, Mi Triunfo, the Embassy seeks to use authentic storytelling and media production to encourage informed conversations and highlight Colombian experiences, resilience, reintegration and opportunities.
About the Grant
Mi Tierra, Mi Triunfo: Colombians Thriving After Their Return is a media production opportunity supported by the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá. The initiative seeks compelling stories from Colombians who have returned from the United States or chosen to remain in Colombia despite pressures to migrate. Selected applicants will produce short-form videos, written testimonials and potentially a longer documentary highlighting resilience, successful reintegration, entrepreneurship, employment and opportunities within Colombia. The project aims to reach Colombian audiences through digital and traditional media channels while encouraging constructive conversations about migration. Awards are expected to range from $40,000 to $50,000.
Who can Apply?
The provided call does not identify a narrow applicant category based on legal entity type. Potential applicants should demonstrate strong media production and storytelling capabilities, including experience producing high-quality video, documentary or human-interest content. Applicants should have knowledge of Colombian communities and audiences and the capacity to conduct interviews and field-based storytelling. Relevant experience in digital media, documentary production, community engagement and project management can strengthen an application. Applicants should also demonstrate the organizational and technical capacity to manage a project in the $40,000–$50,000 range. Specific eligibility and submission requirements should be confirmed in the official U.S. Embassy solicitation before applying.
How to Apply?
Review the official U.S. Embassy solicitation and confirm the eligibility and submission requirements. Develop a media concept identifying compelling Colombian return or reintegration stories. Prepare a production plan covering research, interviews, filming, editing, distribution, staffing, timeline and budget. Explain the project’s public diplomacy and community-engagement value and expected audience reach. Complete the required application materials and submit them through the official channel before 31 August 2026.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 31 August 2026.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
