Open STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0003 CFDA 19.040 Discretionary

U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Posted by U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) — is cataloged under number STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 23, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $50,000. 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. Applications close on April 30, 2026. 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.

Award Range

$10,000 -- $50,000

Close Date

April 30, 2026

11:59 p.m. (23:59) Bishkek time

Posted

March 23, 2026

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals that promote American leadership and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the Kyrgyz Republic. The United States is the global leader in STEM, from artificial intelligence and biotechnology to engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space science. For Kyrgyzstanis to harness innovations developed in the United States, there is an urgent need to expand rural STEM educational opportunities, prepare Kyrgyzstanis to use American technologies and methods, equip educators to teach STEM topics, and facilitate connections between Kyrgyzstani and U.S. STEM organizations. By focusing on these priorities, this program will create partnership opportunities for U.S. businesses, educational institutions, and investors in the Kyrgyz Republic’s rapidly growing tech sector. The program will increase the adoption of world-leading American technological and educational systems. The program will also promote American entrepreneurship and startup culture in the Kyrgyz Republic, addressing drivers of outmigration and decreasing reliance on outside aid by creating profitable domestic economic opportunities in STEM fields. Finally, the program will ensure the United States remains the partner of choice for scientific and technological innovation in the Kyrgyz Republic. Please follow all instructions below.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Mission Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section Grants Management Team

Key Dates

Posted March 23, 2026
Close Date April 30, 2026
Archive Date May 30, 2026
Last Updated March 23, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)", offered by U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals that promote American leadership and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the Kyrgyz ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is April 30, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $50,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
How do I apply?
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