STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0001: Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$80,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-23-0001 | February 10, 2023 | Closed April 30, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 17, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 16, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $80,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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