Opportunity ID: 328635
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-NS-PAS-20-011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kazakhstan American Corners Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Kazakhstan American Corners provide emerging leaders in Kazakhstan with a place to learn more about the United States, improve their English in an authentic environment, and interact with Americans. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.441 — ECA – American Spaces |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 11, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Kazakhstan registered not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions. Previous grant experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. A copy of the organization’s registration should be provided with the proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Kazakhstan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy American Corners Grants Program. The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Nur-Sultan is soliciting proposals from Kazakhstan and United States’ not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations that support the development and implementation of strategic programming at American Corners in Kazakhstan. American Corner programs are planned in consultation with host institutions and the Public Affairs Section. They should be free to the public and utilize the help of volunteers and local partners. Kazakhstan has nine American Corners where the programs proposed by applicants may take place. Core Programs 1. Accurate Information about the United States: Providing accurate, compelling, timely and audience-appropriate information about the United States – its history, culture, society, values, and foreign policies. 2. English Language Learning: Facilitating English language learning through access to English language speakers, resources, computers, and internet access. 3. Study in the United States: Promoting higher education study in the United States by providing international students with accurate, comprehensive, and current guidance on applying to U.S. colleges and universities. 4. Culture and STEAM: Fostering people-to-people connections to increase understanding and build respect with host country audiences through science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and cultural programs. U.S. Alumni Engagement: Supporting continuing engagement with U.S. government exchange program alumni, connecting them to local audiences through alumni programs in which credible, local voices can share firsthand information about the United States and American values. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Zhanar Kulzhayeva
American Corners Program Coordinator office phone +7 7172 702301/2115 Email:KZ-PAS-Proposals@state.gov |
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