# Creating Opportunities through Market Development in Sports and Digital Skills

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-kaz-ast-pds-25-002-creating-opportunities-through-market-development-in-sports/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359639

> U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards. Applications closed on July 17, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-KAZ-AST-PDS-25-002 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 17, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

1. Eligible ApplicantsThe following non-profit U.S. and Kazakhstan-based organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

All proposed programs must include a U.S. element, either through a connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s, usage of U.S. educational/informational resources, or any other activities which promote or contribute to increased commercial ties and/or mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of Kazakhstan. Competitive proposals will promote continued and sustainable cooperation between the people of the United States and Kazakhstan, even after the project concludes. 1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Mission priority program areas listed below, with a key focus on audiences and participants outside of Kazakhstan's largest cities. Applicants may submit a proposal to address one of the program goals below. Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority objectives, but applicants may also recommend their own objectives. Goal 1. Deepening Kazakh-American Ties Through Sports Sports diplomacy is a key component of U.S. foreign policy that leverages the universal appeal of sports to connect nations across the globe. Sports diplomacy projects empower communities, identify and engage emerging leaders, and foster a deeper understanding of the United States. As the United States prepares to host several global sporting events, including the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los-Angeles, the U.S. Mission in Kazakhstan seeks to: Strengthen people-to-people ties and mutual understanding between Kazakhstan and the United States by supporting projects that highlight American sports values and excellence as a key area of cultural understanding and commercial growth. Project Audience(s): - Youth aged 18-25; - Sports professionals and amateur sports communities; - Female athletes and coaches; - Local- and national-level sports managers; - Government bodies; and/or - Educational institutions. Priority Objectives(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. 1. Increase awareness and knowledge of American values such as teamwork and community-level sports among Kazakh youth, ages 18-25, through participation in sports programs inspired by U.S. models 2. Strengthen athletic collaboration between the U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-KAZ-AST-PDS-25-002 still open?

No. It closed on July 17, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Creating Opportunities through Market Development in Sports and Digital Skills?

U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Creating Opportunities through Market Development in Sports and Digital Skills?

Closed July 17, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $40,000 each.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.