Closed · STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0005 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary
U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $25K-$75K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- August 7, 2026
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan that offered $25,000 -- $75,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $25K-$75K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 19.022
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners - is cataloged under number STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0005 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 30, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $75,000. 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 August 7, 2026. 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
$25,000 -- $75,000
Close Date
August 7, 2026
Posted
June 30, 2026
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program supporting the American Corners network in the Kyrgyz Republic—the U.S. government's primary information and cultural centers. They showcase American innovation to foreign audiences and promote demand for U.S. products and services, particularly as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding. The program will provide strategic guidance, administrative oversight, and resource support to the network of six American Corners located in Bishkek, Kant, Naryn, Karakol, Manas, and Osh —serving approximately 200,000 visitors annually. Activities will enhance English language capacity through conversation clubs and educational resources; promote STEM excellence through hands-on workshops and mobile makerspaces; foster cultural exchange through speaker programs and events celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence; and maintain free, open, and reliable internet connectivity and upgraded facilities to serve as premier platforms for Embassy-driven campaigns. Target participants include emerging voices aged 14-30 (university students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators), students aged 12-18 in rural areas with limited access to educational resources, and established opinion leaders and teachers who can multiply impact. Kamkor Center initiatives demonstrate American leadership in accessibility through the the Americans with Disabilities Act and promote increased access to information and public spaces by providing tailored resources and programs about the United States to the Kyrgyz public, including people with disabilities. By focusing on these priorities, this program will create long-term partnership opportunities with educational institutions and foster deeper U.S.-Kyrgyz ties in high-growth sectors. The program will increase engagement with world-leading American educational resources and technological platforms while promoting American values of free speech and innovation. By promoting increased knowledge of American society, culture, and educational and professional opportunities, the program will ensure the United States remains the partner of choice for educational exchange, cultural engagement, and technological innovation in the Kyrgyz Republic. Please follow all instructions below.
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.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Mission Bishkek Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team
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