Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy English Language Program

U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan
STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0002
Application Deadline
May 15, 2026
33 days left
Days Remaining
33
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$200,000
Total Program Funding

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

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

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.

Grant Documents

8 Files
Attachment 3. Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey.docx
Word51 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial project management tool for federal, state, and local government grants and RFPs. It measures progress toward project goals and objectives by detailing how grantees will collect data on indicators, along with the resources for program implementation and M&E. The PMP Datasheet requires detailed information on activities, outcomes, and outputs for multi-year projects, categorized by audience. Key terms like Goal, Audience, Objective, Activities, Milestones, Outputs, Outcomes, and Indicators are defined to guide completion. The PMP also includes a narrative section for monitoring and evaluation plans, a Theory of Change, a Problem Statement, and detailed tables for tracking activities, indicators, and targets against actual results. It emphasizes the importance of measurable indicators and appropriate data collection methods, acknowledging that the document is a work-in-progress and must be approved by an M&E specialist.
Attachment 6. Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).docx
Word189 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial project management tool for federal grants and RFPs, designed to track progress toward established goals and objectives. This document requires grantees to detail their monitoring and evaluation strategies, including audience identification, activities, outcomes, and outputs over a multi-year period. Key components include a PMP Datasheet, an M&E Narrative describing personnel, management, methodologies, and budget, and a Theory of Change. The PMP emphasizes measurable indicators and targets, utilizing various data collection methods like surveys and focus groups. A glossary defines terms such as 'Goal,' 'Objective,' 'Activities,' 'Milestones,' 'Outputs,' and 'Outcomes' to ensure clarity and consistency in reporting. This living document, which must be approved by an M&E specialist, clarifies data collection processes and resource allocation for both program implementation and M&E activities.
Attachment 4-1. M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (Excel version).xlsx
Excel44 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial project management tool for federal grants and RFPs, designed to track progress toward established goals and objectives. This living document requires grantees to detail how they will monitor and evaluate project performance, including data collection methodologies, resource allocation, and a comprehensive budget narrative for M&E activities. It mandates the submission of a PMP Datasheet and a narrative outlining the applicant's M&E capacity, key personnel, management structure, and the Theory of Change, which can be presented as If-Then statements or a diagram illustrating causal pathways. The PMP also includes a glossary defining key terms such as Goal, Audience, Objective, Activities, Milestones, Outputs, Outcomes, and Indicators, providing a framework for measurable and accountable project implementation. The document emphasizes the importance of quantifiable indicators and targets for assessing actual results against expected achievements.
Attachment 4. M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP - Word version).docx
Word99 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial project management tool for federal grants and RFPs, designed to measure progress against established goals and objectives. This document requires grantees to detail their monitoring and evaluation strategies, including audience identification, activities, expected outcomes, and specific outputs over a three-year period. Key components include a PMP datasheet, a narrative outlining M&E personnel, management structure, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), and a budget narrative. The PMP also mandates a Theory of Change, expressed through 'If-Then' statements or diagrams, illustrating the causal links between project elements. A glossary defines terms like Goal, Audience, Objective, Activities, Milestones, Outputs, Outcomes, and Indicators, providing guidance for data collection methods and target setting. This living document, subject to change, must be approved by an M&E specialist, ensuring rigorous project oversight and accountability.
PD ELP NOFO - FINAL.pdf
PDF439 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a critical project management tool for federal grants and RFPs, designed to measure progress against NOFO goals and objectives. This living document requires grantees to detail their monitoring and evaluation strategies, including key personnel, management structures, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), and a dedicated budget narrative for M&E expenditures. A 'Theory of Change' using 'If-Then' statements or a diagram must be included to demonstrate measurable project design. The PMP Datasheet, to be submitted quarterly, requires specific information on the problem statement, overall goal, target audience, and multiple objectives. For each objective, grantees must outline year-long activities, measurable indicators, data collection methods, and monthly targets for outputs and outcomes. A comprehensive glossary defines key terms like 'Goal,' 'Audience,' 'Objective,' 'Activities,' 'Milestones,' 'Outputs,' 'Outcomes,' 'Indicator,' 'Target,' and 'Methods,' providing clarity for accurate completion. Additionally, an 'Indicator Reference Sheet' offers examples of activity, milestone, and output indicators, along with corresponding data collection methods and examples for short-term and mid-term outcomes.
Attachment 2. PDS Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx
Excel37 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial project management tool for federal grants and RFPs, designed to track progress toward established goals and objectives. This living document requires grantees to detail their monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including data collection methods, resource allocation, key personnel, and a budget narrative. The PMP Datasheet outlines specific activities, outcomes, and outputs across multiple years, along with a glossary defining terms like Audience, Objectives, Activities, Milestones, Outputs, Outcomes, and Indicators. Grantees must also include a Theory of Change, illustrating causal pathways, and address a Problem Statement. The plan emphasizes measurable objectives and the use of various data collection methods, with a focus on quantitative indicators to assess both short-term and mid-term outcomes. Approval by an M&E specialist is required for accepted proposals.
Attachment 1. PDS Project Application Form.docx
Word53 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial project management tool for federal grants and RFPs, designed to track progress toward established goals and objectives. This living document requires grantees to detail their monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including data collection processes, key personnel, management structures, and a budget narrative for M&E activities. It emphasizes the importance of a clear Theory of Change, often expressed through 'If-Then' statements or diagrams, to illustrate the causal pathways between activities, outputs, and outcomes. The PMP includes a datasheet for quarterly reporting, outlining specific activities, outcomes, and outputs across multiple years, along with a glossary defining terms like Audience, Objectives, Activities, Milestones, Outputs, and Outcomes. It also provides guidance on indicators, targets, and data collection methods, requiring a detailed plan for measuring performance against expected results. Approval from an M&E specialist is mandatory before finalizing the grants package.
Attachment 5. Standard-Indicators_ELP_FINAL.docx
Word44 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial project management tool for federal grants and RFPs, designed to track progress toward established goals and objectives. This document requires grantees to detail their monitoring and evaluation strategies, including audience identification, activities, outcomes, and outputs over a multi-year period. Key components include a PMP Datasheet, an M&E Narrative outlining personnel, management structure, methodologies, technologies, and budget, and a Theory of Change demonstrating measurable project design through if-then statements or diagrams. The PMP also includes a glossary defining terms like goal, objective, activities, milestones, outputs, outcomes, indicators, and targets, along with guidance on data collection methods. This living document, subject to approval by an M&E specialist, ensures accountability and effective measurement of project impact.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 31, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 15, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 14, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$200,000
Award Floor
$100,000
Expected Awards
2
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan(DOS-KGC)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

CFDA Numbers

19.040

Official Sources