Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 24 0008
Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All is a U.S. Embassy Bishkek (Public Diplomacy Section) funding opportunity designed to strengthen equal access to public services, education, and economic opportunities for everyone in the Kyrgyz Republic, with an explicit focus on minorities and historically marginalized groups. The program is grounded in the idea that respect for others is a shared value, but that practical understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) concepts is still limited locally. By expanding public awareness and everyday use of DEIA ideas, the embassy aims to reduce discrimination, support human rights, and encourage a more inclusive civic culture where different communities can participate more fully in public life.
Awards will be made as cooperative agreements, meaning funded projects are expected to involve active engagement and coordination with the U.S. Embassy rather than operating as completely hands-off grants. The opportunity is competitive and targets locally rooted implementers, including nonprofit organizations, civil society and nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and independent media organizations. Eligibility is limited to organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic, and proposals from organizations that are uniquely Kyrgyz (rather than local branches of international NGOs/CSOs) are prioritized. The funding opportunity falls under CFDA 19.040 and is listed as discretionary, with an award ceiling of $30,000 and an expectation of up to 15 awards.
The core program emphasis is on building public understanding and usage of DEIA concepts in the Kyrgyz language, especially outside major urban centers. The embassy highlights prior related efforts, including a Kyrgyz-language DEIA flashmob featuring local Kyrgyz-speaking social media influencers and the installation of a wheelchair-accessible elevator, and it is looking for follow-on projects that broaden and deepen that momentum. Example activities suggested in the announcement include translating and adapting DEIA resources into Kyrgyz, creating DEIA-related educational materials and vocabulary tools, and running workshops or public events that bring DEIA terminology into wider public discourse. The call also encourages practical collaboration with Kyrgyz language institutions and experts, including possible work with the State Kyrgyz Language Committee and other language professionals or enthusiasts.
Target audiences are clearly defined. The primary audience is the Kyrgyz-speaking general public, with particular attention to Kyrgyz-speaking rural communities and underserved or vulnerable populations in rural regions. Secondary audiences include traditional and social media representatives as well as local ministries and state agencies, reflecting an intent to influence both grassroots understanding and institutional approaches to inclusion and accessibility. The overall goal is to increase support for equal access across services, schools, and economic life by making DEIA concepts more understandable, culturally resonant, and usable in Kyrgyz-language settings.
Applicants are expected to align their proposals to one or more specific objectives that can be achieved within a 12-month project period. These objectives include: (1) raising awareness and improving understanding of DEIA concepts and Kyrgyz-language terminology among rural Kyrgyz populations; (2) facilitating networking and collaboration between U.S. and Kyrgyz language-related state agencies and institutions to share best practices and develop joint strategies, using roundtables, networking events, or similar formats; and (3) strengthening the ability of media actors to communicate inclusion effectively by training at least 20 journalists, bloggers, influencers, or content creators to produce content that amplifies DEIA concepts and principles.
The application process is compliance-heavy, and the announcement warns that formatting and completeness are strict eligibility gates. A complete proposal package must include six required documents, including a narrative proposal template and a short budget proposal. The narrative portion cannot exceed three pages; exceeding that limit or omitting any required document leads to disqualification. The closing date listed for this opportunity is September 20, 2024.Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 24 0008
- The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-08-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-09-20. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All" funding opportunity?
"Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All" is a U.S. Embassy Bishkek (Public Diplomacy Section) funding opportunity that supports projects in the Kyrgyz Republic aimed at strengthening equal access to public services, education, and economic opportunities, with a clear focus on minorities and historically marginalized groups.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to expand public awareness and everyday use of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) concepts in Kyrgyz-language settings. By making DEIA ideas more understandable and commonly used, the program aims to reduce discrimination, support human rights, and encourage a more inclusive civic culture where more communities can participate fully in public life.
Who is the funder?
The funder is the U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Public Diplomacy Section.
What type of award will be made?
Awards will be made as cooperative agreements. This means funded projects are expected to include active engagement and coordination with the U.S. Embassy, rather than operating as fully independent, hands-off grants.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. The opportunity is described as competitive.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
This funding opportunity falls under CFDA 19.040.
Is this a discretionary award?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opportunity targets locally rooted implementers such as nonprofit organizations, civil society and nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and independent media organizations.
Are international organizations eligible?
The information provided states that eligibility is limited to organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic, and that proposals from organizations that are uniquely Kyrgyz (rather than local branches of international NGOs/CSOs) are prioritized.
What types of organizations are encouraged to apply?
Locally rooted implementers are encouraged, including nonprofits, civil society and nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and independent media organizations.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
How many awards does the funder expect to make?
The funder expects to make up to 15 awards.
What is the project period?
Projects are expected to be achievable within a 12-month project period.
What geographic area is the program focused on?
The program focuses on the Kyrgyz Republic, with particular emphasis on Kyrgyz-speaking communities outside major urban centers, including rural regions.
Who is the primary target audience?
The primary audience is the Kyrgyz-speaking general public, with particular attention to Kyrgyz-speaking rural communities and underserved or vulnerable populations in rural regions.
Who are the secondary target audiences?
Secondary audiences include traditional and social media representatives as well as local ministries and state agencies.
What is meant by DEIA in this opportunity?
DEIA refers to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The opportunity emphasizes that practical understanding of these concepts is still limited locally and seeks projects that help make DEIA ideas culturally resonant and usable in Kyrgyz-language contexts.
What is the core program emphasis?
The core emphasis is building public understanding and usage of DEIA concepts in the Kyrgyz language, especially outside major urban centers.
What kinds of activities are suggested?
Suggested activities include translating and adapting DEIA resources into Kyrgyz, creating DEIA-related educational materials and vocabulary tools, and running workshops or public events that bring DEIA terminology into wider public discourse.
Does the opportunity encourage collaboration with Kyrgyz language institutions?
Yes. The call encourages practical collaboration with Kyrgyz language institutions and experts, including potential work with the State Kyrgyz Language Committee and other language professionals or enthusiasts.
Are there examples of prior related efforts that this opportunity builds on?
Yes. The embassy references earlier related efforts, including a Kyrgyz-language DEIA flashmob featuring local Kyrgyz-speaking social media influencers and the installation of a wheelchair-accessible elevator. The opportunity seeks follow-on projects that broaden and deepen that momentum.
What objectives should applicants align their proposals with?
Applicants are expected to align proposals to one or more objectives that can be achieved within 12 months, including: (1) raising awareness and improving understanding of DEIA concepts and Kyrgyz-language terminology among rural Kyrgyz populations; (2) facilitating networking and collaboration between U.S. and Kyrgyz language-related state agencies and institutions to share best practices and develop joint strategies through roundtables, networking events, or similar formats; and (3) strengthening the ability of media actors to communicate inclusion effectively by training at least 20 journalists, bloggers, influencers, or content creators to produce content that amplifies DEIA concepts and principles.
Is there a minimum number of media participants required for media training activities?
Yes. One listed objective is to train at least 20 journalists, bloggers, influencers, or content creators to produce content that amplifies DEIA concepts and principles.
What does the opportunity aim to change at the community level?
It aims to increase support for equal access across public services, schools, and economic life by making DEIA concepts more understandable, culturally resonant, and usable in Kyrgyz-language settings, especially in rural and underserved communities.
What does "compliance-heavy" mean for applicants?
It means the application process has strict requirements for formatting and completeness, and these requirements function as eligibility gates.
How many documents are required in the proposal package?
A complete proposal package must include six required documents, including a narrative proposal template and a short budget proposal.
What is the page limit for the narrative proposal?
The narrative portion cannot exceed three pages.
What happens if the narrative exceeds three pages?
The announcement states that exceeding the three-page limit leads to disqualification.
What happens if an applicant omits a required document?
Omitting any required document leads to disqualification, based on the strict completeness rules described.
When is the application closing date?
The closing date listed for this opportunity is September 20, 2024.
What is the overall outcome the embassy is looking for?
The embassy is looking for practical, locally grounded projects that expand public awareness and day-to-day use of DEIA concepts in Kyrgyz, reduce discrimination, support human rights, and help build a more inclusive civic culture where diverse communities can participate more fully.
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