U.S. Department of State: Grant to Enhance English Proficiency in Kyrgyz Republic

• Kyrgyz Republic-Registered:
• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
• Public and private educational institutions

• U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and educational institutions, partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations.
For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.

The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to implement a program to increase English proficiency across the Kyrgyz Republic to expand engagement with American partners, and build opportunities for stronger economic ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic  A lack of adequately skilled English teachers with sufficiently high levels of English across the Kyrgyz Republic significantly impedes students learning English at a functional level. Addressing this will allow them to access English-language information and deepen economic connections with the United States. Additionally, Kyrgyzstanis’ limited access to native English speakers restricts their ability to improve their English, their knowledge of American culture and business practices, and their motivation to learn the English language. Therefore, the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic seeks to fund program(s) for no more than two years to enhance high school and university teachers’ fluency and functionality in English to the B2 level and above throughout the Kyrgyz Republic; increase students’ access to teachers with a high level of English, including native speakers; improve students’ English level; increase the range of different students studying English that attain the B2 level; and promote knowledge of American culture.