# Experiential Learning Activities Programs

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-ashgabat-ca-fy24-004-experiential-learning-activities-programs/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352956

> U.S. Mission to Turkmenistan offered grants of up to $34,500 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $34,500 in total. Applications closed on May 14, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-ASHGABAT-CA-FY24-004 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Turkmenistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 14, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $34,500 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $34,500 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.441 |

## Who can apply

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

The following not-for- profit organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • Civil society/non-government organizations • Public and private educational institutions For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

## What the grant funds

Executive Summary: The U.S. Embassy Ashgabat, Turkmenistan announces an open competition to implement American Spaces Programs project at the four American Spaces in Turkmenistan located in Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Mary and Turkmenabat. The program will include a variety of programs in a) enhancing English skills (e.g., drama club, English club and sessions, etc.), b) introducing to STEM skills (e.g., math contest, NASA apps development challenge, coding, etc.), c) business skills development (e.g., interactive economics, business camp, etc.), and d) climate change awareness. The primary audience for these programs will be Turkmen youth ages 10 to 25, including girls and women, school and university students and young professionals, especially from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The program will also engage alumni from previous Embassy programs as experts and program coordinators as well as bring local businesses and nonprofit organizations to share their expertise and build stronger local professional communities. Potential implementer will be responsible for planning, executing, closing, and monitoring and evaluation of the programs. The expected date range for implementation of this project is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Potential candidates can apply to administer all of the suggested programs below or just one or several of the programs at a time. Background: American Spaces are the premier public diplomacy platform of the U.S. Embassy Ashgabat in Turkmenistan that further strengthens mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Turkmenistan and the United States of America. American Spaces are located in Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Mary and Turkmenabat and offer English resources and development opportunities to meet interests of diverse audiences, while also serving as gateways for the Turkmen citizens to learn about American society, culture and education. The American Spaces are well known in the community for their regular English-language activities, such as conversation groups with native speakers, workshops with visiting specialists, and regular presentations by Americans on U.S. life and culture.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-ASHGABAT-CA-FY24-004 still open?

No. It closed on May 14, 2024.

### Who can apply for Experiential Learning Activities Programs?

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

### What is the deadline for Experiential Learning Activities Programs?

Closed May 14, 2024. 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 $34,500 each. About $34,500 in total.

### Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Project Harmony Inc, Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo. The program made 1,809 awards worth $35.9 million in that time.