Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary
Freedom 250: Kazakhstan Youth Leadership Camp
U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan
DOS-KAZ-AST-PDS-26-001Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
2 days left
Days Remaining
2
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$80,000
Total Program Funding
$80,000
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is inviting proposals for the "Freedom 250: Kazakhstan Youth Leadership Camp," aimed at implementing a youth leadership camp in the summer of 2026. This initiative specifically targets FLEX program alternates—highly qualified exchange program applicants who were not selected as finalists due to limited spaces—providing them with an intensive entrepreneurship and job skills-building experience that emphasizes U.S. best practices and leadership development. The camp will accommodate up to 50 participants, focusing on themes such as U.S. entrepreneurship, public speaking, and financial literacy, while fostering a network of young leaders to enhance U.S.-Kazakhstan cooperation. Interested organizations must submit their proposals by April 17, 2026, with funding ranging from $40,000 to $80,000, and can contact kzpdsgrantproposal@state.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Others
Additional Eligibility Information
The following organizations are eligible to apply: ● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions● Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Grant Documents
Attachment 1 - Proposal Template.docx
Word•52 KB•Mar 17, 2026
AI Summary
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Attachment 2 - Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx
Excel•34 KB•Mar 17, 2026
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The document states that Adobe Reader 8 or higher is required to view its content. It further indicates that the user's viewing environment may not be properly configured or that Adobe Reader may not be installed. The document provides a link to Adobe's website for information on how to install Adobe Reader and configure the viewing environment. This suggests the document is an instructional message or a placeholder, rather than a government RFP, federal grant, or state/local RFP itself. Its main purpose is to guide users to the necessary software to access other government-related documents.
Attachment 3 - Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey.docx
Word•76 KB•Mar 17, 2026
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The document states that Adobe Reader 8 or higher is required to view its content. It further indicates that the user's viewing environment may not be properly configured or that Adobe Reader may not be installed. For instructions on installing Adobe Reader and configuring the viewing environment, the document directs users to http://www.adobe.com/go/pdf_forms_configure. This is a technical note rather than a substantive government file, serving as a prerequisite for accessing an actual document, likely a government RFP, federal grant, or state/local RFP.
Attachment 4 - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (Excel version).xlsx
Excel•35 KB•Mar 17, 2026
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Attachment 5 - Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).docx
Word•182 KB•Mar 17, 2026
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Mandatory SF-424.pdf
PDF•144 KB•Mar 17, 2026
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Mandatory SF-424A.pdf
PDF•134 KB•Mar 17, 2026
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Mandatory SF-424B.pdf
PDF•50 KB•Mar 17, 2026
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NOFO - FREEDOM 250 Kazakhstan Youth Leadership Camp 2026.docx
Word•1655 KB•Mar 17, 2026
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The provided document indicates that it cannot be loaded without Adobe Reader 8 or higher. Users are advised to install or configure Adobe Reader by visiting http://www.adobe.com/go/pdf_forms_configure. This is a technical notice, not an RFP, grant, or solicitation, and it serves as an instruction for accessing the file rather than a program or project summary. It is crucial for anyone trying to access government documents, as it outlines the necessary software requirements.
Related Grant Opportunities
Project Timeline
postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 13, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineApr 17, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 17, 2026
Funding Details
Award Ceiling
$80,000
Award Floor
$40,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$80,000
Expected Awards
1
No cost sharing required
Agency & Classification
Agency
U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan(DOS-KAZ)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Grantor Contact
CFDA Numbers
19.040