OpportunityTitle: Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs
CategoryExplanation: 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.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply:&#8226; Kyrgyz Republic-registered:&#8226; Not-for-profit organizations,&#8226; Civil society/non-governmental organizations,&#8226; Think tanks,&#8226; Public and private not-for-profit educational institutions,&#8226; Individuals, and&#8226; 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.
Description: PDS invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas:1. Sustainable Economic GrowthProposals should promote inclusive economy built upon regional connectivity, enhanced human capital, clean energy, and sustainable development.2. Accountable Governance and StabilityProposals should advance more accountable, inclusive governance underpinning a stable Kyrgyz Republic using American informational, educational, or cultural resources.3. Combating Transnational ThreatsProposals 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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Shared grants team inbox
GrantorContactText: PDS Grants team