Opportunity ID: 326019
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-20-0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2020 Book Translation Program Call for Proposals |
| 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: | 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 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 03, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Affairs Section will accept applications from organizations registered in the Kyrgyz Republic:- Publishing houses;- Academic institutions;- Non-governmental organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2020 Book Translation Program. PAS is soliciting proposals from publishing houses, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations registered in the Kyrgyz Republic 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. The program provides funding for the copyright acquisition (if required), translation, printing, and distribution of the title, along with follow-up programming. The minimum print run is 3,000 copies. Books will be distributed by the grantee, U.S. Embassy, and partners to educational institutions, public libraries and American Spaces throughout the Kyrgyz Republic. PAS expects to fund three to four awards, pending the availability of funds, with an average award amount of $20,000 per title. The Book Translation Program will fund awards on a competitive basis conducted by panel review. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PAS-Bishkek Grants Team
Email:PASBishkek@america.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-20-0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2020 Book Translation Program Call for Proposals |
| 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: | 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 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 03, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Affairs Section will accept applications from organizations registered in the Kyrgyz Republic:- Publishing houses;- Academic institutions;- Non-governmental organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2020 Book Translation Program. PAS is soliciting proposals from publishing houses, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations registered in the Kyrgyz Republic 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. The program provides funding for the copyright acquisition (if required), translation, printing, and distribution of the title, along with follow-up programming. The minimum print run is 3,000 copies. Books will be distributed by the grantee, U.S. Embassy, and partners to educational institutions, public libraries and American Spaces throughout the Kyrgyz Republic. PAS expects to fund three to four awards, pending the availability of funds, with an average award amount of $20,000 per title. The Book Translation Program will fund awards on a competitive basis conducted by panel review. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PAS-Bishkek Grants Team
Email:PASBishkek@america.gov |