# Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/state-bishkek-pds-24-0001-annual-program-statement-for-public-diplomacy-cultural-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350814

> U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan offered grants of up to $80,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on August 17, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 17, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $80,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| 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)

Kyrgyz Republic‐registered: Not‐for‐profit organizations, Civil society/non‐governmental organizations, Think tanks, Public and private not‐for‐profit educational institutions, Individuals, andU.S. non‐governmental organizations (NGOs), educational institutions, and individuals seeking funding to support cultural and/or educational programs in the Kyrgyz Republic and partnering with Kyrgyz Republic‐registered organizations. Applications with no clear description of a Kyrgyz‐Republic‐registered partner and its role in the proposed project will be rejected during the pre‐screening stage.

## What the grant funds

Purpose of Public Diplomacy Grants: The PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic and support a priority program area (see below) in order to highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All proposed programs must include an American element, either through a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s, usage of American educational/informational resources, or any other activities that promote or contribute to increased mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of the Kyrgyz Republic. Competitive proposals will promote continued/sustainable cooperation between the people of the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic even after the project concludes. Special consideration will be given to proposals which include partnership with Kyrgyz governmental bodies, and to organizations that have a demonstrated track record of implementing these types of partnerships. PDS invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas: Sustainable Economic Growth Accountable Governance and Stability English Language Programming Climate Change Resilience and Environmental Protection Combating Transnational Threats.

## Questions people ask

### Is STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0001 still open?

No. It closed on August 17, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs?

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 Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs?

Closed August 17, 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 $80,000 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.