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Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program

Agency: U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program to foster greater commercial ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic by promoting economic growth and local employment. 

This program directly advances U.S. foreign policy by making America more prosperous through expanded market access and business opportunities for U.S. companies in the Kyrgyz 

Republic. The program will create tangible partnership opportunities for American businesses and investors by cultivating a Kyrgyz workforce and business ecosystem better equipped to 

engage with U.S. partners. Activities will promote U.S. products and services to Kyrgyzstani consumers, strengthen connections between American and Kyrgyz businesses, and foster 

intellectual property protections that benefit U.S. innovators. Target participants include emerging and mid-career Kyrgyz entrepreneurs, business 

professionals, and potential consumers of U.S. goods and services. The program will build entrepreneurship skills using American best practices in e-commerce, business planning, venture capital attraction, and IP safeguarding. 

Ultimately, this initiative expands the U.S. commercial footprint in the Kyrgyz Republic, generating economic opportunities that make America safer, more prosperous, and stronger.


Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

The following organizations are eligible to apply ● 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, partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations. For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, nonprofit, 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. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.

Grantor contact information

Description

Mission Bishkek Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team

Email

For Inquiries

BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Attachment_1._PDS_APS-Project_Application_Form.docx
PDS APS-Project Application Form
Mar 31, 2026 07:24 AM UTC
Attachment_2._PDS_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template.xlsx
PDS Budget Narrative Sample Template
Mar 31, 2026 07:24 AM UTC
Attachment_3._Applicant_Organization_Information_AOI_Survey.docx
Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey
Mar 31, 2026 07:25 AM UTC
Attachment_4._ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan_PMP_-_Word_version.docx
M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP - Word version)
Mar 31, 2026 07:25 AM UTC
Attachment_4-1._ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan_Excel_version.xlsx
M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (Excel version)
Mar 31, 2026 07:25 AM UTC
Attachment_5._Standard_Indicators_PD_Commercial_Partnerships_Final.docx
Standard Indicators_PD Commercial Partnerships_Final
Mar 31, 2026 07:25 AM UTC
Attachment_6._Instructions_-_ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan_PMP.docx
Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP)
Mar 31, 2026 07:26 AM UTC

Link to additional information

U.S. Embassy website

Closing: May 15, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$--

Program Funding

3

Expected awards

$25,000

Award Minimum

$75,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0001

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Public Diplomacy

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

March 31, 2026

Archive date:

June 14, 2026

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