# Notice of Funding Opportunity - FY 2021 Book Translation Program Call for Proposals

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/state-bishkek-pas-21-0004-notice-of-funding-opportunity-fy-2021-book-translation/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333123

> U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan offered grants of up to $28,000 (at least $15,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 25, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-21-0004 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 25, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $28,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply: ● Not-for-profit organizations ● Civil society/non-governmental organizations. For this announcement, only organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic are eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

Background: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy to the Kyrgyz Republic is soliciting proposals from publishing houses, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations to publish books by American authors and/or books reflecting U.S. values, translated into the Kyrgyz language or jointly into Kyrgyz and English languages. The program provides funding for the copyright acquisition (if required), translation, printing, and distribution of the title, along with follow-up programming, such as workshops, mater-classes, website creation, contests, etc. PAS expects to fund two awards with an average award amount of $25,000 per title, with a minimum print run of 3,000 copies. Books will be distributed by the grantee, U.S. Embassy, and partners to educational institutions, public libraries and American Spaces throughout the Kyrgyz Republic. The BTP will fund awards on a competitive basis conducted by panel review. Applicants should pay close attention to the Public Affairs Section’s goals, priorities, and target audiences when developing their proposals. Due to the volume of applicants and inquiries, PAS does not accept letters of intent, concept papers, or requests for meetings prior to application. PAS is soliciting project proposals that focus on four priority areas specified below. Goal: The goal of the Book Translation Program (BTP) is to promote access to US literature and respect for Kyrgyz culture by supporting the publishing of US books in the Kyrgyz language. Objectives: 1. Select a book title that meets one of the priority themes detailed below and develop and execute a plan for printing and distribution of at least 3,000 copies. 2. Develop and execute a series of follow-up activities to support the roll-out of the book. Priority Themes: FY2021 proposals may include fiction or nonfiction titles and must focus on one or more of the following themes: STEAM: Includes any combination of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Environmental Conservation: Primarily focused on raising awareness of the need to protect the environment, and how to accomplish that. Business Empowerment and Social entrepreneurship: Includes economic independence, business empowerment, and sustainable development, ideally targeted towards marginalized groups, underrepresented groups, and vulnerable populations to improve the business climate.

## Questions people ask

### Is STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-21-0004 still open?

No. It closed on June 25, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for Notice of Funding Opportunity - FY 2021 Book Translation Program Call for Proposals?

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

### What is the deadline for Notice of Funding Opportunity - FY 2021 Book Translation Program Call for Proposals?

Closed June 25, 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 $28,000 each.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.