Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0001
Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0001
- The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program" 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 2026-03-31.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-15. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity run through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek. Its core purpose is to strengthen commercial ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic by supporting activities that spur local economic growth and employment while also creating clearer, more practical pathways for U.S. companies and investors to engage in the Kyrgyz market. The initiative is framed as directly supporting U.S. foreign policy goals by expanding market access and business opportunities for American firms, and by building a local business environment that is more capable of partnering with U.S. counterparts.
Program activities are expected to produce tangible partnership opportunities by developing a Kyrgyz workforce and entrepreneurship ecosystem that can collaborate effectively with American businesses. The opportunity emphasizes practical, market-facing efforts such as promoting U.S. products and services to Kyrgyzstani consumers, building stronger connections between American and Kyrgyz companies, and improving understanding and protection of intellectual property rights in ways that benefit U.S. innovators and brands. In addition to commercial matchmaking and awareness-building, the program focuses heavily on entrepreneurship capacity building using American best practices, particularly in e-commerce, business planning, attracting venture capital or investment, and safeguarding intellectual property.
The target participants are primarily emerging and mid-career Kyrgyz entrepreneurs and business professionals, along with potential consumers of U.S. goods and services. In other words, the program is not only about training founders; it is also about influencing the broader commercial ecosystem that shapes demand, trust, and readiness to work with U.S. partners. The intended longer-term impact is an expanded U.S. commercial footprint in the Kyrgyz Republic, with the downstream argument that deeper economic ties support a safer, stronger, and more prosperous United States.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to be more actively involved in the project’s direction and oversight than in a standard grant. The funding opportunity number is STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0001, listed under CFDA 19.040, and it is administered by the U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan. Applications are due by May 15, 2026 (original closing date). The award ceiling is $75,000, and the embassy anticipates making up to three awards, suggesting multiple implementers may be funded to run complementary or parallel program models.
Eligible applicants include Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations, not-for-profit entities (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), and public or private educational institutions. U.S. NGOs and U.S. educational institutions may apply only if they partner with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient, even if they might otherwise resemble an eligible organization type. Applicants may sub-contract parts of the work to other entities, but only one non-profit, non-governmental organization can serve as the primary award recipient, and proposals need to clearly describe the division of responsibilities among any partners or contractors. The notice also points applicants to federal guidance at 2 CFR 200.331 for understanding the difference between a subrecipient relationship and a contractor/subcontractor relationship, which matters for budgeting, compliance, and oversight expectations.
FAQs - Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program (U.S. Embassy Bishkek)
1) What is the Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity administered by the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek. The program supports activities that strengthen commercial ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic by spurring local economic growth and employment and by creating clearer, practical pathways for U.S. companies and investors to engage in the Kyrgyz market.
2) What is the core purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to expand and strengthen U.S.-Kyrgyz commercial connections by supporting efforts that develop a Kyrgyz workforce and entrepreneurship ecosystem capable of collaborating effectively with American businesses, while also increasing market access and business opportunities for U.S. firms.
3) How does this program relate to U.S. foreign policy goals?
The initiative is framed as directly supporting U.S. foreign policy goals by expanding market access and business opportunities for American companies and investors, and by helping build a local business environment in the Kyrgyz Republic that is more ready and able to partner with U.S. counterparts.
4) What kinds of activities are expected to be supported?
Activities are expected to be practical and market-facing, including efforts to promote U.S. products and services to Kyrgyzstani consumers, strengthen connections between American and Kyrgyz companies, and improve understanding and protection of intellectual property rights. The program also emphasizes entrepreneurship capacity building based on American best practices, including e-commerce, business planning, attracting venture capital or investment, and safeguarding intellectual property.
5) What does the program mean by "tangible partnership opportunities"?
The opportunity emphasizes outcomes that lead to real, actionable commercial relationships or pipelines for collaboration. This includes developing talent and business capabilities in the Kyrgyz Republic so that Kyrgyz entrepreneurs and business professionals can engage more effectively with U.S. companies, products, brands, and investment practices.
6) Who are the target participants or beneficiaries?
The primary target participants are emerging and mid-career Kyrgyz entrepreneurs and business professionals. The program also targets potential consumers of U.S. goods and services, reflecting a broader focus on commercial ecosystem readiness, demand, and trust in U.S. offerings.
7) Is the program only focused on training entrepreneurs?
No. In addition to entrepreneurship and workforce development, the opportunity also seeks to influence the broader commercial ecosystem, including consumer awareness and market readiness to work with U.S. partners, as well as practical understanding of intellectual property rights that benefits U.S. innovators and brands.
8) What is the intended longer-term impact?
The intended longer-term impact is an expanded U.S. commercial footprint in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opportunity also links deeper economic ties with broader benefits, stating that stronger commercial relationships contribute to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous United States.
9) What type of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This typically indicates the U.S. government expects to be more actively involved in the project direction and oversight than it would be under a standard grant.
10) Who is administering the award?
The award is administered by the U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek.
11) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity number is STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0001, and it is listed under CFDA 19.040.
12) When is the application due?
Applications are due by May 15, 2026 (original closing date).
13) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $75,000.
14) How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making up to three awards, which suggests multiple implementers may be funded to run complementary or parallel program models.
15) Who is eligible to apply as the prime applicant?
Eligible applicants include Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations, not-for-profit entities (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), and public or private educational institutions.
16) Can U.S.-based organizations apply?
U.S. NGOs and U.S. educational institutions may apply only if they partner with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization.
17) Are for-profit entities eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
No. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient, even if they might otherwise resemble an eligible organization type.
18) Can applicants work with partners, contractors, or subcontractors?
Yes. Applicants may sub-contract parts of the work to other entities. Proposals should clearly describe the division of responsibilities among partners and/or contractors.
19) Are there any restrictions on who can be the primary award recipient?
The notice indicates that only one non-profit, non-governmental organization can serve as the primary award recipient. If multiple entities are involved, the proposal should clearly define roles and responsibilities.
20) What guidance applies to subrecipient vs. contractor relationships?
The notice points applicants to 2 CFR 200.331 for guidance on understanding the difference between a subrecipient relationship and a contractor/subcontractor relationship. This distinction matters for budgeting, compliance, and oversight expectations under the award.
21) What content areas are specifically highlighted for entrepreneurship capacity building?
The opportunity specifically highlights American best practices in e-commerce, business planning, attracting venture capital or investment, and safeguarding intellectual property.
22) What intellectual property (IP) elements are emphasized?
The program emphasizes improving understanding and protection of intellectual property rights in ways that benefit U.S. innovators and brands, alongside entrepreneurship and commercial partnership activities.
23) What is meant by promoting U.S. products and services?
The opportunity calls for efforts that promote U.S. products and services to Kyrgyzstani consumers, as part of strengthening commercial ties and expanding the practical ability of U.S. companies to engage in the Kyrgyz market.
24) What is the geographic focus of the program?
The program is focused on the Kyrgyz Republic and is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, with activities intended to strengthen U.S.-Kyrgyz commercial ties and support U.S. engagement in the Kyrgyz market.
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