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U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners

Agency: U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan

Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

Last Updated: June 30, 2026

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. 

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

● 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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Mission Bishkek Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team

Email

For Inquiries

BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
NOFO__PD_American_Corners_FINAL.pdf
NOFO
Jun 30, 2026 05:02 AM UTC
Attachment_1._PDS-Project_Application_Form.docx
Project Application Form
Jun 30, 2026 05:03 AM UTC
Attachment_2._PDS_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template.xlsx
Budget Narrative Sample Template
Jun 30, 2026 05:03 AM UTC
Attachment_3._Applicant_Organization_Information_AOI_Survey.docx
Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey
Jun 30, 2026 05:04 AM UTC
Attachment_4._ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan_PMP_-_Word_version.docx
M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP - Word version)
Jun 30, 2026 05:04 AM UTC
Attachment_4-1._ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan_Excel_version.xlsx
M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (Excel version)
Jun 30, 2026 05:04 AM UTC
Attachment_5._Standard_Indicators_American_Corners_Final.docx
Standard Indicators
Jun 30, 2026 05:05 AM UTC
Attachment_6._Instructions_-_ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan_PMP.docx
Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP)
Jun 30, 2026 05:05 AM UTC

Link to additional information

US Embassy website

Closing: August 7, 2026

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

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Expected awards

$25,000

Award Minimum

$75,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0005

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Public Diplomacy

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

June 30, 2026

Archive date:

September 6, 2026

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