Opportunity ID: 352535

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0004
Funding Opportunity Title: Book Translation Program
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is
pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s Book Translation Program
(BTP).
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: The BTP focuses on the translation and distribution of American books or books in English that share information on American social, educational, and cultural values in the
Kyrgyz language and offers a unique and popular way to connect with Kyrgyz audiences, particularly rural youth, while supporting the growth of the Kyrgyz language across the country.
The program helps strengthen relations with local ministries and officials by providing high quality books in Kyrgyz and helps facilitate outreach to Kyrgyz speaking audiences, which is a mission priority.
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Feb 21, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2024
Archive Date: May 30, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $45,000
Award Floor: $30,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply: Publishing houses Academic institutions Not‐for‐profit organizationsPrevious grant experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization such as the Ministry of Justice in the Kyrgyz Republic. Current BTP grantees may only apply if they are in the second phase of their current project.For this announcement, only organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic are eligible to apply. Organizations must be headquartered in the Kyrgyz Republic to be eligible.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan
Description:

PDS is soliciting Statements of Interest for grants from publishing houses, academic institutions, and nongovernmental organizations to publish books by American authors and/or books reflecting U.S. values, translated into the Kyrgyz language or jointly into Kyrgyz and English languages (side‐by‐side bilingual editions). The program provides funding for copyright acquisition (if required), translation, printing, and distribution of the title, along with follow‐up programming, such as workshops, master classes, website creation, and contests. PDS expects to fund two to three projects with an average award amount of $30,000 to $45,000 per title

and a minimum print run of 7,000 copies. Books will be distributed by the grantee, the U.S. Embassy, and other partners to educational institutions, public libraries, and American Spaces throughout the Kyrgyz Republic. The BTP will fund awards on a competitive basis conducted by a panel review.

Applicants should pay close attention to the stated goals, priorities, and target audiences when developing their proposals. Applicants are also encouraged to check the list of previously translated titles and may not propose titles already included in the list attached, unless they propose translation into a new format, such as Kyrgyz Braille.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Bishkek PDS Grants Team
Email:BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov

Version History

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Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 8. Standard Indicators.pdf

Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 1. Statement of Interest.pdf

Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 5. Project Application Form.pdf

Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 6. Template Budget.pdf

Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 3. SF-424A.pdf

Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 2. SF-424.pdf

Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 7. Template Performance Monitoring Plan.pdf

Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 2024 BTP NOFO.pdf

Folder 352535 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 4. Applicant Organizational Information.pdf

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