# Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/state-bishkek-pds-24-0008-inclusive-cultures-promoting-respect-for-all/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355976

> U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan offered grants of up to $30,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 15 awards. Applications closed on September 20, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0008 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 20, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $30,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| 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 not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply:■ Not-for-profit organizations, ■ Civil society/non-governmental organizations, ■ Educational institutions, and■ Media organizationsFor this announcement, only organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic are eligible to apply. Organizations unique to the Kyrgyz Republic will be prioritized over local branches of international NGOs/CSOs.

## What the grant funds

Executive Summary: The Embassy of the United States of America, Bishkek, announces an open competition to implement a program to support equal access to public services, educational institutions, and economic opportunities for all peoples, including minorities and marginalized groups. This program supports an inclusive society and vibrant, effective civic engagement by competitively awarding cooperative agreements to nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, civil society organizations (CSOs), educational institutions and independent local media organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic. Respect for others is a shared value between the Kyrgyz and American people, but understanding of and sensitivity toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) concepts remains limited in the Kyrgyz Republic. By promoting understanding of DEIA concepts, this project will advance U.S. foreign policy priorities to reduce discrimination and advance the human rights of historically marginalized groups. Background: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements that focus on the requirements below. Applicants should pay close attention to PDS priority goal/s, program areas, target audiences, and geographic location when developing their proposals. The full proposal package comprises of six documents, including the narrative proposal template and the short budget proposal. The narrative proposal template cannot exceed three pages, otherwise the package will be disqualified from consideration. In addition, if the package does not contain the required six documents, it will be disqualified from consideration. Over the past year, PDS has implemented two initiatives focused on accessibility and promoting DEIA terminology in the Kyrgyz language: 1) DEIA Kyrgyz-language flashmob with local Kyrgyz-speaking social media influencers; and 2) Installation of the elevator specifically designed for wheelchair users. This funding opportunity seeks to support projects promoting respect for human rights in the Kyrgyz Republic. Potential projects may include, but not limited to: Expanding and popularizing DEIA terminology in the Kyrgyz language: Translating existing resources and DEIA-related vocabulary, developing educational materials. Engaging youth in DEIA initiatives: Developing innovative ways to promote DEIA values among the local youth.

## Questions people ask

### Is STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0008 still open?

No. It closed on September 20, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All?

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 Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All?

Closed September 20, 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 $30,000 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.