# Annual Program Statement for Cultural Affairs

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-kaz-ns-pas-21-002-annual-program-statement-for-cultural-affairs/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332222

> U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards. Applications closed on July 15, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-KAZ-NS-PAS-21-002 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 15, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| 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)

The following Kazakhstani and U.S. organizations are eligible to apply: o Not-for-profit organizations o Civil society/non-governmental organizations o Think tanks o Public and private educational institutions

## What the grant funds

Priority Program Areas: 1. Effectively Harnessing Social Media, Digital Media, and Promoting Media Literacy: Kazakhstan has a growing and diversifying media market and a demand for objective, professional journalism; at the same time, online consumption of news, stories, and information sharing is higher than ever, including through messaging apps. The United States supports a sovereign and independent Kazakhstan, which includes support for a well-informed, discerning public who can inoculate itself against disinformation, online bullying, and better understand how to effectively use social media (define goals, design and execute a plan or campaign to achieve those goals, and how to monitor and evaluate success). Preference/priority will go to programs that specifically address Kazakh-language media. Project Objectives (any of the following): · Increase social media literacy skills, especially for youth and the general public so that they can better identify and critically analyze disinformation. · Train social entrepreneurs and/or young professionals on how to design and manage an online campaign. · Support media professionals in further developing their media skills, including digital and media skills, data journalism, and effective informational campaigns. Project Audiences: · Kazakh-speaking public · Youth, especially in regions of Kazakhstan outside of Almaty and Nur-Sultan · Social entrepreneurs, young professionals · Media professionals, including journalists, bloggers, and editors 2. Civil Society Capacity Building: The U.S. Government believes that a strong democracy supports key values, such as respect for civil and human rights, youth empowerment, social inclusion, empowerment of underserved communities, including women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI persons, as well as respect for the rule of law, social justice, and the promotion of grassroots problem solving. The U.S. Embassy is interested in supporting projects that share American best practices, experience, and expertise with Kazakhstani organizations also promoting these mutual values and to strengthen their ability and capacity to advance these important issues. Project Objectives (any of the following): · Train civil society organizations on constituency outreach and effective messaging, including identifying and knowing your target audience, determining what motivates them, and creating effective messaging, especially social media marketing.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-KAZ-NS-PAS-21-002 still open?

No. It closed on July 15, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Annual Program Statement for Cultural Affairs?

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 Annual Program Statement for Cultural Affairs?

Closed July 15, 2021. 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 $50,000 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.