Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0003
Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0003
- The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)" 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 2026-03-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-04-30. (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 $50,000.00 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 U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, through its Public Diplomacy Section, is offering a discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) engagement in the Kyrgyz Republic while highlighting American leadership, innovation, and education models. The opportunity is designed to help Kyrgyzstanis better access and apply U.S.-developed technologies, methods, and approaches across high-impact fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space science. A central theme is expanding practical STEM learning and exposure beyond major cities, with an emphasis on addressing gaps in rural areas where educational resources and hands-on technical opportunities can be limited.
The program is looking for proposals that directly advance several priorities: increasing rural STEM educational opportunities, preparing Kyrgyzstanis to use American technologies and methodologies, strengthening the capacity of educators to teach STEM topics effectively, and building sustained connections between Kyrgyzstani STEM actors and counterparts in the United States. In practice, competitive proposals will typically involve activities like teacher training and curriculum support, STEM workshops and camps for youth, mentorship and speaker series with U.S. experts, partnerships between universities or training centers, applied learning initiatives that encourage problem-solving and innovation, and networking or exchange-oriented linkages between Kyrgyzstani and U.S. STEM institutions. The Embassy also signals interest in programming that helps translate STEM learning into real economic pathways, especially through entrepreneurship and startup culture.
Beyond education, the grant is explicitly tied to economic and strategic outcomes. By growing STEM skills and exposure to U.S. tools and standards, the program aims to support Kyrgyzstan's expanding tech sector and create partnership openings for U.S. companies, educational institutions, and investors. Another stated goal is to promote American entrepreneurship as a model for building profitable domestic opportunities in STEM-related fields, which the Embassy frames as a way to address drivers of outmigration and reduce reliance on external assistance over time. Overall, the opportunity is intended to reinforce the United States as the preferred long-term partner for scientific and technological innovation in the Kyrgyz Republic by increasing adoption of leading U.S. technological and educational systems and strengthening person-to-person and institution-to-institution ties.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government typically expects a higher level of involvement or collaboration during implementation than in a standard grant. The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0003; CFDA: 19.040) has an application deadline of 2026-04-30. The award ceiling is $50,000, and the Embassy anticipates making about three awards.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental prime applicants. Kyrgyz Republic-registered not-for-profit organizations are eligible, including think tanks and civil society organizations/NGOs, as well as public and private educational institutions and individuals. U.S.-based NGOs, educational institutions, and individuals may also apply, but only if they are seeking funding to support cultural and/or educational programming in the Kyrgyz Republic and are partnering with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization. For-profit entities are not eligible, even if they might otherwise resemble an eligible institution type. Applicants may subcontract parts of the work to other entities, but only one non-profit, non-governmental organization can serve as the prime recipient, and proposals must clearly define each partner's roles and responsibilities. The notice also points applicants to federal guidance on partner relationships, referencing 2 CFR 200.331 for distinctions between subcontracts and subrecipients.
FAQs: U.S. Embassy Bishkek STEM Engagement Discretionary Grant (STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0003)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek (Public Diplomacy Section) to strengthen STEM engagement in the Kyrgyz Republic while highlighting American leadership, innovation, and education models. It supports activities that help Kyrgyzstanis access and apply U.S.-developed technologies, methods, and approaches in high-impact STEM fields.
2) Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS).
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to expand practical STEM learning and exposure across the Kyrgyz Republic, especially beyond major cities, and to build sustained connections with U.S. STEM counterparts. A core objective is increasing Kyrgyzstani familiarity with U.S. technologies and methodologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space science.
4) What priorities should proposals address?
Proposals are expected to directly advance priorities such as:
- Increasing rural STEM educational opportunities
- Preparing Kyrgyzstanis to use American technologies and methodologies
- Strengthening the capacity of educators to teach STEM effectively
- Building sustained connections between Kyrgyzstani STEM actors and counterparts in the United States
5) Why is there a special emphasis on rural areas?
The opportunity emphasizes expanding STEM learning beyond major cities to address gaps in rural areas, where educational resources and hands-on technical opportunities can be limited.
6) What kinds of activities are considered competitive for this opportunity?
Examples of activities the Embassy indicates as typical elements of competitive proposals include:
- Teacher training and curriculum support
- STEM workshops and camps for youth
- Mentorship programs and speaker series featuring U.S. experts
- Partnerships between universities or training centers
- Applied learning initiatives focused on problem-solving and innovation
- Networking or exchange-oriented linkages between Kyrgyzstani and U.S. STEM institutions
7) Which STEM fields does the opportunity specifically highlight?
The opportunity highlights high-impact fields including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space science.
8) Does the program support entrepreneurship or startup-related STEM programming?
Yes. The Embassy signals interest in programming that helps translate STEM learning into real economic pathways, including entrepreneurship and startup culture.
9) What outcomes does the Embassy want to achieve beyond education?
Beyond education-focused results, the opportunity is tied to economic and strategic goals, including supporting Kyrgyzstan's expanding tech sector and creating partnership openings for U.S. companies, educational institutions, and investors. It also aims to promote American entrepreneurship as a model for building profitable domestic opportunities and addressing drivers of outmigration while reducing reliance on external assistance over time.
10) What does the Embassy say about U.S.-Kyrgyz connections?
A stated goal is to strengthen person-to-person and institution-to-institution ties between Kyrgyzstani STEM actors and U.S. counterparts, reinforcing the United States as a preferred long-term partner for scientific and technological innovation in the Kyrgyz Republic.
11) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. government typically expects a higher level of involvement or collaboration during implementation than in a standard grant.
12) What is the funding opportunity number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is STATE BISHKEK PDS 26 0003.
13) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040.
14) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-04-30.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
16) How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making about three awards.
17) Who is eligible to apply as the prime applicant?
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental prime applicants.
18) Are Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations eligible?
Yes. Kyrgyz Republic-registered not-for-profit organizations are eligible, including think tanks and civil society organizations/NGOs.
19) Are educational institutions eligible?
Yes. Public and private educational institutions are listed as eligible.
20) Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed as eligible.
21) Can U.S.-based organizations apply?
Yes, U.S.-based NGOs and educational institutions may apply, but only if they are seeking funding to support cultural and/or educational programming in the Kyrgyz Republic and are partnering with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization.
22) Can U.S.-based individuals apply?
Yes, U.S.-based individuals may apply under the same condition: the request must support cultural and/or educational programming in the Kyrgyz Republic and include partnership with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization.
23) Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities are not eligible, even if they might otherwise resemble an eligible institution type.
24) Can an applicant include partners or subcontractors?
Yes. Applicants may subcontract parts of the work to other entities, but the proposal must clearly define each partner's roles and responsibilities.
25) How many prime recipients can there be on one proposal?
Only one non-profit, non-governmental organization can serve as the prime recipient.
26) What guidance is referenced for distinguishing subrecipients vs. contractors/subcontractors?
The notice references federal guidance at 2 CFR 200.331, which covers distinctions between subcontracts (contractor relationships) and subrecipient relationships.
27) Where must the supported programming take place for U.S.-based applicants?
For U.S.-based applicants, the funding must support cultural and/or educational programming in the Kyrgyz Republic, and the applicant must partner with a Kyrgyz Republic-registered organization.
28) What types of beneficiaries are implied by the described activities?
Based on the examples provided, programming may target educators (through teacher training and curriculum support), youth (through workshops and camps), and broader STEM communities (through mentorship, speaker series, partnerships, and networking linkages with U.S. institutions).
29) Does the opportunity explicitly aim to increase adoption of U.S. tools, standards, or education models?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes increasing exposure to, and adoption of, leading U.S. technological and educational systems and methodologies, positioning the United States as a long-term partner for innovation.
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