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USG ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

ID: STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0005 • Type: Posted

Description

The USG Alumni Small grants program is designed to engage USG Alumni by funding innovative projects that align with the prioritized themes. The organization awarded this grant will demonstrate capacity for creative and effective solicitation of project proposals from USG Alumni, collecting applications biannually in spring and fall cycles. The chosen organization will also play a critical role in strengthening the USG Alumni network across all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, organizing professional development seminars, and facilitating reunions to foster alumni community. PDS anticipates allocating approximately $88,000 to support between 10 to 15 alumni initiatives. Funding will be awarded based on panel review.

Program Goal:

Enhance engagement of U.S. government exchange alumni throughout the Kyrgyz Republic on key issues affecting their communities through skills-building, networking, and professional development opportunities.

The goal of the program is to support 20-30 USG alumni-led projects that aim to strengthen the alumni community, benefit local communities, advance shared goals between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic, and contribute to the professional and personal development of at least 500 USG alumni. This will be achieved through a series of reunions and professional and personal development workshops designed to enhance skills, foster networking, and promote continuous learning and collaboration among alumni.

Background
The USG Alumni Small grants program is designed to engage USG Alumni by funding innovative projects that align with the prioritized themes. The organization awarded this grant will demonstrate capacity for creative and effective solicitation of project proposals from USG Alumni, collecting applications biannually in spring and fall cycles. The chosen organization will also play a critical role in strengthening the USG Alumni network across all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, organizing professional development seminars, and facilitating reunions to foster alumni community.

PDS anticipates allocating approximately $88,000 to support between 10 to 15 alumni initiatives. Funding will be awarded based on panel review.

Grant Details
The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is soliciting proposals from Kyrgyz-republic-registered or U.S. non-governmental or not-for-profit organizations for the administration of the U.S. government sponsored (USG) Alumni Small Grants Program. The program provides funding up to $8,000 s to alumni to implement innovative, small-scale alumni projects that address various themes. The goal of the program is to support 20-30 USG alumni-led projects that aim to strengthen the alumni community, benefit local communities, advance shared goals between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic, and contribute to the professional and personal development of at least 500 USG alumni.

Eligibility Requirements
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Non-governmental organizations, USG Alumni Associations, Not-for-profit organizations. Previous grant experience should be documented in the organization’s application. Organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization such as the Ministry of Justice in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Period of Performance
Length of Project Period: 15 months

Grant Value
Estimated Award Ceiling: $170,000

Place of Performance
Kyrgyz Republic
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.900 - AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Grant Category
Other
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 5/14/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0005 for USG ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs.

Timing

Posted Date
May 14, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
July 5, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
May 14, 2024, 12:33 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Aug. 4, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Non-governmental organizations• USG Alumni Associations• Not-for-profit organizations Previous grant experience should be documented in the organization’s application. Organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization such as the Ministry of Justice in the Kyrgyz Republic. For this announcement, only organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic are eligible to apply. Organizations must be headquartered in the Kyrgyz Republic to be eligible.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$170,000
Floor
$170,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Nurlan A Azimbaev Grantor
Contact Email
bishkekprojectproposals@state.gov
Email Description
Shared grant proposals inbox
Contact Phone
996770701109

Documents

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