Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs

Description

1) Objective

The PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic and support a priority program area (see below) 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. Special consideration will be given to proposals which include partnership with Kyrgyz governmental bodies, and to organizations that have a demonstrated track record of implementing these types of partnerships.

PDS invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas:
Sustainable Economic Growth
Accountable Governance and Stability
English Language Programming
Climate Change Resilience and Environmental Protection
Combating Transnational Threats.

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants are: Kyrgyz Republic registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and U.S. and Kyrgyz Republic individuals with at least one year of programming experience.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Kyrgyzstan.

4) Budget

Maximum award amount is $80,000. Minimum award amount is $5,000.

5) Application

Applications are accepted until 17 August 2024.