Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs
At a glance
Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan (Department of State). The application deadline was April 30, 2023. Individual awards are listed as $5K – $80K, with about 20 awards expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Feb 10, 2023Posted
- Apr 30, 2023Application deadline
- Posted
- Feb 10, 2023
- Close date
- Apr 30, 2023
- Award floor
- $5,000
- Award ceiling
- $80,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 20
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Other
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Kyrgyz Republic-registered:• Not-for-profit organizations,• Civil society/non-governmental organizations,• Think tanks,• Public and private not-for-profit educational institutions,• Individuals, and• U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educational institutions, and individuals seeking funding to support cultural and/or educational programs in the Kyrgyz Republic and partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations. Applications with no clear description of a Kyrgyz-Republic-registered partner and its role in the proposed project will be rejected during the pre-screening stage.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
PDS invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas:
1. Sustainable Economic Growth
Proposals should promote inclusive economy built upon regional connectivity, enhanced human capital, clean energy, and sustainable development.
2. Accountable Governance and Stability
Proposals should advance more accountable, inclusive governance underpinning a stable Kyrgyz Republic using American informational, educational, or cultural resources.
3. Combating Transnational Threats
Proposals should strengthen regional security and stability and combat transnational threats through engagement with diverse, targeted stakeholders on key issues like violent extremism, human trafficking, and emergency preparedness, incorporating American informational, educational, or cultural resources.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
- Applicants checklistFull Announcement · Applicants-checklist-for-APS.docxVND. · 34 KB
- Attachment 1. Statement of InterestFull Announcement · Attachment 1. Statement-of-Interest-English.docxVND. · 77 KB
- Attachment 2a. SF424Full Announcement · Attachment 2a. SF424.pdfPDF · 144 KB
- Attachment 2b. SF424AFull Announcement · Attachment 2b. SF424A.pdfPDF · 132 KB
- Attachment 2c. SF424_IFull Announcement · Attachment 2c. SF424_I.pdfPDF · 93 KB
- Attachment 3. Applicant Organizational InformationFull Announcement · Attachment 3. Applicant Organizational Information.docxVND. · 46 KB
- Attachment 4. 2023 PDS APS Project Application FormFull Announcement · Attachment 4. 2023 PDS APS-Project Application Form.docxVND. · 50 KB
- Attachment 5. 2023 PDS APS Template BudgetFull Announcement · Attachment 5. 2023 PDS APS Template Budget.xlsxVND. · 177 KB
- Attachment 6. 2023 PDS APS Template Performance Monitoring PlanFull Announcement · Attachment 6. 2023 PDS APS Template Performance Monitoring Plan.docxVND. · 307 KB
- Attachment 7. APS Standard IndicatorsFull Announcement · Attachment 7. APS Standard Indicators.docxVND. · 38 KB
- NOFOFull Announcement · APS NOFO - Statement of Interest - FY23 Final.pdfPDF · 362 KB
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.040
Historical data · not a predictionWho was funded under ALN 19.040
Historical data · not a predictionSince October 1, 2023, 5,769 grant awards had funding actions under Public Diplomacy Programs, with 21 sub-awards passed on to other organizations. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.
- MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$14.7M
- INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT$6.81M
- MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER$2.84M
- GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY$2.8M
- UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA$2.54M
Agency contact (as published)
Nurlan Azimbaev Grantor
Bishkekprojectproposals@state.gov
0770701109
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $5k – $80k and the agency expects to make about 20 awards.
How do I apply for “Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-23-0001), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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