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STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0008: Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All

Closed Closed September 20, 2024 Opportunity STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0008 ☆ Save

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 2024.

• Award ceiling$30,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Expected awards15
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

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)

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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $30,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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