The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, offers the Design Hub Grant for organizations to enhance American media presence in Central Asia. This three-year program aims to support local media, create multimedia content for U.S. Embassies, and provide training. With $2,400,000 in funding over three years, this grant opportunity seeks to broaden cultural exchanges and promote media collaboration in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Application deadline is Jul 20, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 305340
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-18-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Design Hub: Information for Central Asia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 18, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 19, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,800,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S. and Central Asian registered non-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, public and private educational institutions, and for-profit organizations with relevant programming experience, are eligible to apply. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for the Design Hub. The Design Hub is a new program designed to increase the availability of American media content in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan), provide training and support to local media organizations, and produce multimedia content for U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the region. This is a three-year program. The anticipated funding level of $2,400,000 will cover all three years of programming. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jennifer B. Bookbinder, Cultural Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy Bishkek
Email:bookbinderjb@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 305340 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> M&E Workbook 3.18.pdf
Folder 305340 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> FINAL NOFO 001 Design Hub.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jennifer B. Bookbinder, Cultural Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy Bishkek Email: bookbinderjb@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | BISHKEK-PAS-18-0001 | Bishkek Design Hub | PKG00242329 | May 18, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
305340 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
305340 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
305340 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
305340 SF424A-1.0.pdf
305340 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
305340 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
305340 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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