This grant from the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy invites proposals for cultural and educational programs aligned with key U.S. Embassy priorities. The grant is for advancing sustainable economic growth by promoting an inclusive economy, regional connectivity, enhanced human capital, and clean energy. It also supports accountable governance and stability in the Kyrgyz Republic through initiatives utilizing American informational, educational, or cultural resources. Furthermore, the grant aims to combat transnational threats, strengthening regional security and stability by engaging diverse stakeholders on critical issues like violent extremism, human trafficking, and emergency preparedness, also leveraging American resources. This grant is for organizations seeking to contribute to these vital objectives.
Opportunity ID: 345915
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-23-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs |
| 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 funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants Program. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic and support a priority program area in order to highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All proposed programs must include an American element, either through a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s, usage of American educational/informational resources, or any other activities that promote or contribute to increased mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of the Kyrgyz Republic. Competitive proposals will promote continued/sustainable cooperation between the people of the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic even after the project concludes. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
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:• Kyrgyz Republic-registered:• Not-for-profit organizations,• Civil society/non-governmental organizations,• Think tanks,• Public and private not-for-profit educational institutions,• Individuals, and• U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educational institutions, and individuals seeking funding to support cultural and/or educational programs in the Kyrgyz Republic and partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations. Applications with no clear description of a Kyrgyz-Republic-registered partner and its role in the proposed project will be rejected during the pre-screening stage. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Description: |
PDS invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas: 1. Sustainable Economic Growth Proposals should promote inclusive economy built upon regional connectivity, enhanced human capital, clean energy, and sustainable development. 2. Accountable Governance and Stability Proposals should advance more accountable, inclusive governance underpinning a stable Kyrgyz Republic using American informational, educational, or cultural resources. 3. Combating Transnational Threats Proposals should strengthen regional security and stability and combat transnational threats through engagement with diverse, targeted stakeholders on key issues like violent extremism, human trafficking, and emergency preparedness, incorporating American informational, educational, or cultural resources. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PDS Grants team
Email:Bishkekprojectproposals@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 7. APS Standard Indicators.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> APS NOFO – Statement of Interest – FY23 Final.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 3. Applicant Organizational Information.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 2a. SF424.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 2c. SF424_I.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 1. Statement-of-Interest-English.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 4. 2023 PDS APS-Project Application Form.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 6. 2023 PDS APS Template Performance Monitoring Plan.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Applicants-checklist-for-APS.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 5. 2023 PDS APS Template Budget.pdf
Folder 345915 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 2b. SF424A.pdf
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