# U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/state-bishkek-pds-26-0005-u-s-embassy-bishkek-public-diplomacy-american-corners/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363008

> U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan offered grants of up to $75,000 (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on August 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0005 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

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

● Kyrgyz Republic-Registered: ● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions ● U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and educational institutions seeking funding to support cultural and/or educational program in the Kyrgyz Republic and partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program supporting the American Corners network in the Kyrgyz Republic—the U.S. government's primary information and cultural centers. They showcase American innovation to foreign audiences and promote demand for U.S. products and services, particularly as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding. The program will provide strategic guidance, administrative oversight, and resource support to the network of six American Corners located in Bishkek, Kant, Naryn, Karakol, Manas, and Osh —serving approximately 200,000 visitors annually. Activities will enhance English language capacity through conversation clubs and educational resources; promote STEM excellence through hands-on workshops and mobile makerspaces; foster cultural exchange through speaker programs and events celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence; and maintain free, open, and reliable internet connectivity and upgraded facilities to serve as premier platforms for Embassy-driven campaigns. Target participants include emerging voices aged 14-30 (university students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators), students aged 12-18 in rural areas with limited access to educational resources, and established opinion leaders and teachers who can multiply impact. Kamkor Center initiatives demonstrate American leadership in accessibility through the the Americans with Disabilities Act and promote increased access to information and public spaces by providing tailored resources and programs about the United States to the Kyrgyz public, including people with disabilities. By focusing on these priorities, this program will create long-term partnership opportunities with educational institutions and foster deeper U.S.-Kyrgyz ties in high-growth sectors. The program will increase engagement with world-leading American educational resources and technological platforms while promoting American values of free speech and innovation. By promoting increased knowledge of American society, culture, and educational and professional opportunities, the program will ensure the United States remains the partner of choice for educational exchange, cultural engagement, and technological innovation in the Kyrgyz Republic. Please follow all instructions below.

## Questions people ask

### Is STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0005 still open?

No. It closed on August 7, 2026.

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners?

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 U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners?

Closed August 7, 2026. 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 $75,000 each.

### Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.