USG ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

Agency: U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan

19.900 -- AEECA/ESF PD Programs

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The USG Alumni Small grants program is designed to engage USG Alumni by funding innovative projects that align with the prioritized themes. The organization awarded this grant will demonstrate capacity for creative and effective solicitation of project proposals from USG Alumni, collecting applications biannually in spring and fall cycles. The chosen organization will also play a critical role in strengthening the USG Alumni network across all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, organizing professional development seminars, and facilitating reunions to foster alumni community. PDS anticipates allocating approximately $88,000 to support between 10 to 15 alumni initiatives. Funding will be awarded based on panel review.

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Program Goal:

Enhance engagement of U.S. government exchange alumni throughout the Kyrgyz Republic on key issues affecting their communities through skills-building, networking, and professional development opportunities.

The goal of the program is to support 20-30 USG alumni-led projects that aim to strengthen the alumni community, benefit local communities, advance shared goals between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic, and contribute to the professional and personal development of at least 500 USG alumni. This will be achieved through a series of reunions and professional and personal development workshops designed to enhance skills, foster networking, and promote continuous learning and collaboration among alumni.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Non-governmental organizations• USG Alumni Associations• Not-for-profit organizations Previous grant experience should be documented in the organization’s application. Organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization such as the Ministry of Justice in the Kyrgyz Republic. For this announcement, only organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic are eligible to apply. Organizations must be headquartered in the Kyrgyz Republic to be eligible.

Grantor contact information

Description

Bishkek Grants Team

Email

Shared grant proposals inbox

BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
8_-Standard-Indicators.docx	Attachment 8. Standard Indicators	May 22, 2024 05:26 AM UTC
2024-NOFO_USG_Alumni_Small_grants.docx	NOFO Announcement	May 14, 2024 04:28 PM UTC
Project_Application_Form_Att_5.docx	Attachment 5. Project Application Form	May 14, 2024 04:30 PM UTC
Att_7__Performance_Monitoring_Plan.docx	Attachment 7. Performance Monitoring Plan	May 14, 2024 04:32 PM UTC
Att_4_Applicant_Organizational_Information.docx	Attachment 4. Applicant Organizational Information	May 14, 2024 04:29 PM UTC
Budget_Attachment_6.xlsx	Attachment 6. Budget template	May 14, 2024 04:30 PM UTC
SF-424__Attachment_2.pdf	Attachment 2. SF424	May 14, 2024 04:30 PM UTC
SF-424A_Attachment_3.pdf	Attachment 3. SF424A	May 14, 2024 04:31 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: August 4, 2024

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

Expected awards

$170,000

Award Minimum

$170,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0005

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Other

Opportunity Category Explanation:

The USG Alumni Small grants program is designed to engage USG Alumni by funding innovative projects that align with the prioritized themes.

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is soliciting proposals from Kyrgyz-republic-registered or U.S. non-governmental or not-for-profit organizations for the administration of the U.S. government sponsored (USG) Alumni Small Grants Program.

History

Version:

Posted date:

May 14, 2024

Archive date:

August 4, 2024