Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 23 0007
The Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs, also referred to as the Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number: STATE BISHKEK PDS 23 0007), is a grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), under the U.S. Department of State. The program uses small grants to support projects in the Kyrgyz Republic that align with key U.S. foreign policy objectives, particularly efforts connected to combating transnational threats, encouraging sustainable economic growth, and strengthening accountable governance and overall stability. In practice, the Embassy is looking for public diplomacy activities that build practical cooperation and trust between communities and institutions in the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic, while also advancing these priority themes in ways that are relevant locally.
The core purpose of the program is to strengthen U.S.-Kyrgyz ties through cultural and educational programming that highlights shared values and deepens bilateral cooperation. Proposals are expected to do more than run a one-time event; the most competitive applications are those designed to create lasting relationships, networks, or institutional linkages that continue after the grant ends. A central requirement is that every project must include a clear "American element." This can be met in several ways, such as involving U.S. experts, partnering with U.S. organizations or institutions, drawing on American educational or informational resources, or designing activities that measurably increase mutual understanding between people in the United States and people in the Kyrgyz Republic. In other words, the program is not simply funding general local development work; it is specifically funding work that has a public diplomacy component and a meaningful U.S. connection.
Eligibility is broad but structured around local registration and credible partnerships. Applicants may include Kyrgyz Republic-registered not-for-profit organizations, civil society and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and public or private not-for-profit educational institutions, as well as individuals. U.S.-based NGOs, educational institutions, and individuals may also apply, but only when the proposed activities take place in the Kyrgyz Republic and the applicant is partnering with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization. The Embassy makes the partnership requirement explicit: if an application does not clearly identify a Kyrgyz Republic-registered partner and explain that partner's role in implementing the project, the application will be rejected at the pre-screening stage. This signals that the program prioritizes local grounding, shared ownership, and realistic implementation capacity inside the country.
From the funding details provided, the award instrument is a grant, categorized under "Other" for both opportunity and activity type, and associated with CFDA number 19.040. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $80,000, with awards subject to funding availability. The opportunity was created on June 13, 2023, and the original closing date was August 17, 2023. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted public diplomacy funding stream for cultural and educational initiatives that are jointly shaped by U.S. and Kyrgyz partners, directly support priority policy areas, and are designed to produce durable, people-to-people connections rather than short-term programming only.Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 23 0007
- The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs (“Public Diplomacy Grants Program”)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-06-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-08-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs (Public Diplomacy Grants Program)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs, also called the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. It is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is STATE BISHKEK PDS 23 0007.
Who is the funding agency?
The program is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, specifically the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen U.S.-Kyrgyz ties through cultural and educational programming that highlights shared values and deepens bilateral cooperation. Projects are expected to build practical cooperation and trust between communities and institutions in the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic.
What types of projects does the Embassy want to support?
The program uses small grants to support public diplomacy cultural and educational activities in the Kyrgyz Republic that align with key U.S. foreign policy objectives and are locally relevant. The Embassy is looking for activities that build durable connections (relationships, networks, or institutional linkages) rather than only a single, standalone event.
What are the priority themes or policy objectives for this opportunity?
Projects should align with key U.S. foreign policy objectives, particularly efforts connected to:
- Combating transnational threats
- Encouraging sustainable economic growth
- Strengthening accountable governance and overall stability
Do projects need to take place in the Kyrgyz Republic?
Yes. The opportunity is focused on supporting projects in the Kyrgyz Republic. U.S.-based applicants are only eligible when the proposed activities take place in the Kyrgyz Republic and they partner with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization.
What is meant by an "American element" and is it required?
Every project must include a clear "American element." This is a central requirement of the program and is not optional. Examples of ways to meet this requirement include involving U.S. experts, partnering with U.S. organizations or institutions, drawing on American educational or informational resources, or designing activities that measurably increase mutual understanding between people in the United States and people in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Is this program meant to fund general local development projects?
No. The program is specifically funding work with a public diplomacy component and a meaningful U.S. connection. It is not described as a general local development funding source.
What makes an application more competitive under this program?
Based on the description provided, the most competitive applications are designed to create lasting relationships, networks, or institutional linkages that continue after the grant ends, rather than proposals that only deliver one-time programming.
Who can apply from within the Kyrgyz Republic?
Applicants may include Kyrgyz Republic-registered not-for-profit organizations, civil society and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and public or private not-for-profit educational institutions, as well as individuals.
Can U.S.-based organizations or individuals apply?
Yes. U.S.-based NGOs, educational institutions, and individuals may apply, but only when (1) the proposed activities take place in the Kyrgyz Republic and (2) the applicant partners with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization.
Is a Kyrgyz Republic-registered partner required?
Yes for U.S.-based applicants, and the Embassy emphasizes the partnership requirement. If an application does not clearly identify a Kyrgyz Republic-registered partner and explain that partner's role in implementing the project, the application will be rejected at the pre-screening stage.
What does the Embassy expect to see about the local partner in the application?
The application needs to clearly identify the Kyrgyz Republic-registered partner and explain the partner's role in implementing the project. The Embassy indicates that missing or unclear partner identification/role leads to rejection at pre-screening.
What is the award instrument for this opportunity?
The award instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $80,000, and awards are subject to funding availability.
Are awards guaranteed up to the maximum amount?
No. The maximum is $80,000, but awards are subject to funding availability.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
What are the opportunity type and activity type listed as?
The opportunity is categorized under "Other" for both opportunity type and activity type.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 13, 2023.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date listed was August 17, 2023.
What is the overall goal of funded projects in practical terms?
In practice, the Embassy is looking for public diplomacy activities that build practical cooperation and trust between communities and institutions in the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic, while advancing the program's priority themes in ways that make sense locally.
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