U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy English Language Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan, through the U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section, is seeking a cooperative agreement to expand English-language programming across the Kyrgyz Republic in support of stronger U.S.-Kyrgyz ties. The program is intended to improve high school and university teachers’ English fluency to B2 level and above, increase student access to strong English instruction and native speakers, raise student English proficiency, and promote knowledge of American culture. The application materials also call for a detailed monitoring and evaluation package, including a Performance Monitoring Plan with a datasheet, narrative, theory of change, indicators, and reporting of activities, outputs, and outcomes. The opportunity provides for up to two awards with an award range of $100,000 to $200,000, is limited to eligible Kyrgyz Republic-registered nonprofits and educational institutions and certain U.S. partners, and closes on May 15, 2026; inquiries go to BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov.
Eligible Applicants
The following organizations are eligible to apply ● Kyrgyz Republic-Registered: ● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions ● U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and educational institutions, partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations. For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.