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STI400-21-PAS-CA-001: Tajik-American Battle of the Bands

Closed Closed December 8, 2021 Opportunity STI400-21-PAS-CA-001 ☆ 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 Tajikistan notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$40,000
• Award floor$15,000
• Total funding$40,000
• Expected awards1
• 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)

1. The following organizations are eligible to apply: ● Not-for-profit organizations ● Civil society/non-governmental organizations For this announcement, only Tajikistan-based organizations are eligible to apply. 2. Organizations may subcontract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. 3. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. 4. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity. 5. Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity. 6. This award does not allow: ● Projects relating to partisan political activity; ● Conferences abroad or individual trips abroad; ● Charitable or development activities; including direct social services; ● Construction projects; ● Projects that support specific religious activities; ● Fund-raising campaigns; ● Lobbying for specific legislation or programs ● Medical, scientific research or surveys; ● Art or cultural projects; ● Commercial projects; or ● Projects that duplicate existing projectsRequired Registrations

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $40,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact GrantProposalsDushanbe@state.gov Executive Summary: The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available to mark the 30th Anniversary of U.S.-Tajik relations through a competition among professional and amateur musicians to cover American songs. This program increases the exposure of Tajik audiences to American music and celebrates the many joint projects and partnerships in U.S.-Tajik relations over the past 30 years. Background: The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Dushanbe is soliciting Proposals for cooperative agreements from Tajikistan’s civil society and independent media organizations that focus on the priority areas specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to the Public Affairs Section’s goals, priority program areas, and target audiences when developing their proposals. Proposals cannot exceed 12 pages. Background: Current Situation & Problem Statement: Music is a uniting force for the world – anyone who appreciates the music of another country can find common ground with people of that culture. American artists such as Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, and Motley Crue performed in the Soviet Union, helping bring together the people of the two nations at a time when government relations were tense. Learning American music is not just a bridge between two peoples, but is also a way to learn about American culture and to improve one’s English. While some American pop songs are widely known in Tajikistan, many famous American bands are virtually unknown, despite selling millions of records in the United States and abroad. During the pandemic, the U.S. Embassy has been unable to bring American musical groups to Tajikistan, which has exacerbated the problem. This project will help address the shortage of knowledge about American music, culture, and English in Tajikistan and increase positive ties between our two countries as we celebrate 30 years of U.S.-Tajik relations. Review of Past Projects: The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe previously supported projects that brought American musical groups to Tajikistan on short tours. During the pandemic, the Embassy organized a series of virtual performances through the Virtual American Arts program.

Category: Arts.

Applying now

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

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