Opportunity Information: Apply for DOC SCA BISHKEK PAS 01
Apply for DOC SCA BISHKEK PAS 01
- The DOS-SA in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Book Translation" 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 Feb 22, 2016 and posted on Feb 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2016. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Book Translation grant opportunity is a 2016 program run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Its purpose is to support the publication of books by American authors in the Kyrgyz language, helping make U.S. fiction and non-fiction more accessible to Kyrgyz-speaking audiences, especially through schools and libraries.
Funding is available to cover key publishing steps tied specifically to producing Kyrgyz-language editions: acquiring copyrights when necessary, translating the selected titles, and printing the finished books. The program anticipates making several awards, with most grants expected to fall around USD 10,000 to 15,000, and an award ceiling of USD 20,000. A typical minimum print run is about 3,000 copies, signaling that proposals should be designed for broad distribution rather than small, boutique releases. Once printed, the books are not simply sold commercially; they are intended for distribution by the U.S. Embassy and its partners to educational institutions and public libraries across the Kyrgyz Republic, which means applicants should be prepared to coordinate with the Embassy on dissemination and public access.
The Embassy highlights specific content priorities that reflect public diplomacy and civic development goals. Priority topics include womens empowerment, youth engagement, civic participation, media, and environmental issues. In addition, the program welcomes classic and contemporary literature aimed at early readers and young adults, indicating a strong interest in age-appropriate works that can support literacy, education, and cultural exchange. Applicants selecting titles would be wise to connect the chosen book(s) clearly to one or more of these themes and to explain why the translation would resonate with Kyrgyz audiences.
Eligibility is broad, with proposals invited from publishing houses, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations, and the listing indicates unrestricted eligibility overall (subject to any additional clarifications in the full notice). The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of State (DOS-SA), within the humanities/cultural affairs activity area (CFDA 19.040), which generally implies some level of coordination with the U.S. government during implementation.
To apply, organizations needed to submit a proposal in English consisting of a narrative summary and a budget outline. The application deadline for this opportunity was March 23, 2016. Questions and submissions were directed to the PAS office at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, located at 171 Prospect Mira, with contact available by phone at (0312) 59-70-00 (ext. 7137) and by email at BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov.
Book Translation Grant (U.S. Embassy Bishkek, 2016) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Book Translation grant opportunity?
The Book Translation grant opportunity is a 2016 program run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. It supports the publication of books by American authors in the Kyrgyz language to make U.S. fiction and non-fiction more accessible to Kyrgyz-speaking audiences, particularly through schools and libraries.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to expand access to American literature and ideas by translating and publishing Kyrgyz-language editions of U.S. authors, with an emphasis on broad public access through educational institutions and public libraries across the Kyrgyz Republic.
Who runs and administers this grant?
The program is run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, under the U.S. Department of State (DOS-SA).
What types of books are supported?
The grant supports books by American authors that will be translated into Kyrgyz. Both fiction and non-fiction are eligible, and the program also welcomes classic and contemporary literature aimed at early readers and young adults.
What topics does the Embassy prioritize for translated titles?
Priority topics include women's empowerment, youth engagement, civic participation, media, and environmental issues. The program also shows strong interest in age-appropriate literature for early readers and young adults that can support literacy, education, and cultural exchange.
Does the program support children and young adult (YA) titles?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly welcomes classic and contemporary literature aimed at early readers and young adults, reflecting an interest in literacy and age-appropriate content for students.
What costs can grant funding cover?
Funding is available to cover key publishing steps tied specifically to producing Kyrgyz-language editions, including acquiring copyrights when necessary, translating selected titles, and printing the finished books.
Can funds be used to obtain copyright permissions?
Yes. The program indicates that funding may cover acquiring copyrights when necessary as part of producing a Kyrgyz-language edition.
Does the grant cover printing?
Yes. Printing the finished books is one of the core cost areas the grant is designed to support.
Does the program specify an expected print run?
Yes. A typical minimum print run is about 3,000 copies, indicating that proposals should be designed for broad distribution rather than limited, boutique releases.
How will the printed books be distributed?
Once printed, the books are intended for distribution by the U.S. Embassy and its partners to educational institutions and public libraries across the Kyrgyz Republic. The books are not intended to be handled as purely commercial releases.
Will the books be sold commercially?
The description emphasizes that the books are intended for distribution through the U.S. Embassy and its partners to schools and libraries, rather than being simply sold commercially.
What level of funding is available per award?
The program anticipates making several awards. Most grants are expected to be around USD 10,000 to 15,000, with an award ceiling of USD 20,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The information provided states an award ceiling of USD 20,000 and notes that most awards are expected to be in the USD 10,000 to 15,000 range. No specific minimum award amount is stated.
How many awards will be made?
The opportunity indicates that several awards are anticipated, but it does not specify an exact number.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad. Proposals are invited from publishing houses, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The listing also indicates unrestricted eligibility overall, subject to any additional clarifications in the full notice.
What is the funding mechanism for this program?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of State (DOS-SA). This generally implies some level of coordination with the U.S. government during implementation.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for applicants?
Based on the description provided, applicants should expect to coordinate with the Embassy during implementation, particularly around dissemination and ensuring public access through schools and libraries.
What activity area and CFDA number are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is within the humanities/cultural affairs activity area and is associated with CFDA 19.040.
What should be included in the application?
Organizations were required to submit a proposal in English consisting of a narrative summary and a budget outline.
What language should the proposal be written in?
The proposal needed to be submitted in English.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline for this opportunity was March 23, 2016.
Where were applications and questions sent?
Questions and submissions were directed to the PAS office at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek.
What is the contact email for submissions and questions?
The contact email provided is BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov.
What is the phone number for the PAS office?
The phone number listed is (0312) 59-70-00 (ext. 7137).
What is the mailing address for the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek listed in the opportunity?
The address provided is 171 Prospect Mira, U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
What should applicants keep in mind when selecting book titles?
The program encourages applicants to clearly connect the chosen book or books to one or more priority themes (such as women's empowerment, youth engagement, civic participation, media, or environmental issues) and explain why the translation would resonate with Kyrgyz audiences. It also indicates interest in early reader and young adult literature.
What is the intended audience for the translated books?
The program focuses on Kyrgyz-speaking audiences, with particular emphasis on access through schools and libraries. It also highlights early readers and young adults as welcomed target readerships for appropriate literature.
Does the program emphasize broad public access?
Yes. The stated purpose and the expected minimum print run, along with distribution through schools and libraries via the Embassy and partners, all indicate an emphasis on broad public access across the Kyrgyz Republic.
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