Closed · STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-22-0003 · CFDA 19.900 · Other

Book Translation Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$15K-$30K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 30, 2022
Close date
3
Expected awards

The verdict

Book Translation Program is a closed other listing from U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan that offered $15,000 -- $30,000 across 3 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$15K-$30K
award range
Closed
application status
3
expected awards
19.900
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Book Translation Program - is cataloged under number STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-22-0003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 30, 2022. The funding category is Other, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $15,000 -- $30,000. It expects to issue 3 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 30, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$15,000 -- $30,000

Close Date

April 30, 2022

Posted

March 30, 2022

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Grant

Description

BTP focuses on the translation and distribution of American books in the Kyrgyz language, offers a unique and popular way to connect with Kyrgyz audiences, particularly rural youth, while supporting the growth of the Kyrgyz language across the country. The program helps strengthen relations with local ministries and officials by providing high-quality books in Kyrgyz, the state language. The program helps facilitate outreach to Kyrgyz speaking audiences, which is a mission priority. Goal: Increase Kyrgyz-language speakers’ access to diverse sources of information, including recent research, analysis, and popular contemporary literature by American authors. Priority Themes: FY2022 proposals may include fiction or nonfiction titles and must focus on one or more of the following themes: STEAM: Includes any combination of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Environmental Conservation: Primarily focused on raising awareness of the need to protect the environment, and how to accomplish that. Particular priority will be given to projects focused on air quality issues. Business Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship: Includes economic independence, business empowerment, and sustainable development, ideally targeted towards marginalized groups, underrepresented groups, and vulnerable populations to improve the business climate. Civic Engagement and Rural to Urban Migrations: Raising awareness of civic engagement, especially regarding issues related to rural to urban migration, and the marginalization of rural communities. The program objectives: By the end of 2024: 1. Increase access to books in one to two of the priority themes for at least 10,000 Kyrgyz-speaking readers 2. Increase understanding of at least one of the priority themes by engaging at least 200 beneficiaries for through follow-on programming such as workshops or discussion sessions. 3. Increase beneficiaries’ awareness of USG-supported programming opportunities in connection with the following themes, as applicable: STEAM: STEM programs, Maker Space lab activities, inventors’ camps, hackathons, and STEM-themed exchange programs Environmental Conservation: ECO camps and workshops, environment-themed exchange programs Business Empowerment: Business and entrepreneurship campaigns, workshops, etc. Civic Engagement: Community projects. Priority Audience: Primarily Kyrgyz-language speaking young professionals and youth aged 15-35, whose access to information and diverse perspectives is limited by the scarcity of Kyrgyz translations of international publications. Applicants are encouraged to check the list of previously translated titles and may not propose titles already included in the list attached, unless they propose translation into a new format, such as Kyrgyz Braille.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

PAS Bishkek

Key Dates

Posted March 30, 2022
Close Date April 30, 2022
Archive Date May 30, 2022
Last Updated March 30, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Book Translation Program", offered by U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.900. BTP focuses on the translation and distribution of American books in the Kyrgyz language, offers a unique and popular way to connect with Kyrgyz audiences, particularly rural youth, while supporting t...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 30, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $15,000 -- $30,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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