Diplomatic Programs

Description

The Diplomatic Programs account is the principal operating account of the U.S. Department of State (DoS) and provides the backbone of American diplomacy overseas. The offices and staff funded through this account provide services to U.S. citizens living, working, studying, and traveling abroad.

Use of Funds

Funding supports the people, infrastructure, security, and programs that facilitate productive and peaceful U.S. relations with foreign governments and international organizations.

Justification

• Funds provide security for diplomatic personnel, overseas diplomatic missions, information, residences, and domestic facilities that are fundamental to DoS operations.
• Funds support the Department’s ability to communicate to global audiences on the U.S.’s behalf in a complex digital, technological, and media landscape.
• Funds support programs carried out by DoS regional bureaus, which are responsible for conducting and implementing U.S. foreign policy through bilateral and multilateral engagements.
• Diplomatic Programs support 41 bureaus and offices and 276 embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic posts, across 195 countries.