U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners
🏛 U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic, plus US-based organizations partnering with Kyrgyz counterparts.
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and civil society organizations registered in Kyrgyz Republic. Public and private educational institutions in Kyrgyz Republic also qualify. U.S. NGOs and educational institutions can apply if they partner with a Kyrgyz-registered organization and propose programs in Kyrgyz Republic.
The program supports activities at six American Corners locations. Eligible activities include English language capacity-building, STEM workshops, cultural exchange events, and facility improvements. Target beneficiaries are youth aged 14-30, rural students aged 12-18, teachers, and people with disabilities.
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Program 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application form (State Department format, likely SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Evidence of Kyrgyz Republic registration (if applicant is local)
- Partnership agreement (if U.S.-based applicant)
Program contact
- 👤 Nurlan A Azimbaev Grantor
- 📧 BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov
- 📞 996770701109
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.022 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$570,002
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$550,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$425,000
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$315,177
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$290,000
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$269,061
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$268,500
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$250,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.022). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,943,397 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions registered in Kyrgyz Republic can apply directly. U.S. organizations must partner with a Kyrgyz-registered organization.
What activities are eligible?
English language conversation clubs, STEM workshops, cultural exchange events, speaker programs, and facility/internet upgrades at American Corners.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $25,000 to $75,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this competitive grant.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is August 7, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate strong partnership between U.S. and Kyrgyz organizations if you are US-based; the Embassy prioritizes collaborative programs.
- Show how your program will reach target audiences (youth 14-30, rural students, opinion leaders, people with disabilities).
- Emphasize English language and STEM activities; these are core priorities for the American Corners network.
- Include specific examples of how the American Corners will serve approximately 200,000 annual visitors and expand access.
- Connect your activities to U.S. values (innovation, free speech, accessibility) and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence messaging.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without a Kyrgyz-registered partner if you are US-based; Embassy requires formal partnership agreements.
Proposing activities unrelated to English language, STEM, cultural exchange, or facility improvements at the American Corners locations.
Underestimating accessibility requirements; the program explicitly emphasizes ADA-aligned accessibility for people with disabilities.
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