The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan is offering a funding opportunity titled "Inclusive Cultures: Promoting Respect for All," aimed at supporting equal access to public services, education, and economic opportunities for minorities and marginalized groups in the Kyrgyz Republic. Eligible applicants, including not-for-profit organizations, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and media organizations based in Kyrgyzstan, are invited to submit proposals that promote understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) concepts, addressing the limited awareness of these issues in the region. The program aligns with U.S. foreign policy priorities to reduce discrimination and advance human rights, with funding amounts ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 for projects lasting 9-12 months. Proposals must be submitted by September 20, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov.

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The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek announces a funding opportunity aimed at promoting inclusive cultures and respect for all in the Kyrgyz Republic. This initiative focuses on ensuring equal access to public services, education, and economic opportunities for minorities and marginalized communities through cooperative agreements with local nonprofit organizations, civil society groups, media, and educational institutions. The program seeks to enhance understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) concepts, addressing limited awareness in the region. Funding of up to $30,000 is available for projects lasting 9-12 months, with a deadline for proposals set for September 20, 2024. Eligible applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered with SAM.gov. The evaluation criteria include project feasibility, organizational capacity, planning, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation plans, and long-term sustainability. Proposals should focus on raising awareness of DEIA concepts among rural populations, integrating DEIA terminology into public discourse, and engaging youth. This funding opportunity aligns with U.S. foreign policy priorities by advocating for human rights and reducing discrimination in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Executive Summary: The Embassy of the United States of America, Bishkek, announces an open competition to implement a program to support equal access to public services, educational institutions, and economic opportunities for all peoples, including minorities and marginalized groups. This program supports an inclusive society and vibrant, effective civic engagement by competitively awarding cooperative agreements to nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, civil society organizations (CSOs), educational institutions and independent local media organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic. Respect for others is a shared value between the Kyrgyz and American people, but understanding of and sensitivity toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) concepts remains limited in the Kyrgyz Republic. By promoting understanding of DEIA concepts, this project will advance U.S. foreign policy priorities to reduce discrimination and advance the human rights of historically marginalized groups. Background: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements that focus on the requirements below. Applicants should pay close attention to PDS priority goal/s, program areas, target audiences, and geographic location when developing their proposals. The full proposal package comprises of six documents, including the narrative proposal template and the short budget proposal. The narrative proposal template cannot exceed three pages, otherwise the package will be disqualified from consideration. In addition, if the package does not contain the required six documents, it will be disqualified from consideration. Over the past year, PDS has implemented two initiatives focused on accessibility and promoting DEIA terminology in the Kyrgyz language: 1) DEIA Kyrgyz-language flashmob with local Kyrgyz-speaking social media influencers; and 2) Installation of the elevator specifically designed for wheelchair users. This funding opportunity seeks to support projects promoting respect for human rights in the Kyrgyz Republic. Potential projects may include, but not limited to: Expanding and popularizing DEIA terminology in the Kyrgyz language: Translating existing resources and DEIA-related vocabulary, developing educational materials. Engaging youth in DEIA initiatives: Developing innovative ways to promote DEIA values among the local youth. Integrating DEIA terminology into public discourse: Organizing workshops or events that introduce DEIA terminology and promote DEIA values in Kyrgyz in the public lexicon; Facilitating collaboration with Kyrgyz language experts: Organizing workshops and collaborative initiatives with the State Kyrgyz Language Committee and Kyrgyz language experts and language enthusiasts. Project Goal: Increase support for equal access to services, educational institutions, and economic opportunities for all peoples, including minorities and marginalized groups, by promoting understanding of DEIA concepts. Project Audience(s): Primary Kyrgyz-speaking general public Kyrgyz speaking rural audience Underserved and vulnerable populations in rural regions Secondary Traditional and social media representatives Local ministries and state agencies Project Objectives: Project proposals may address one or more of these objectives or propose other objectives that support the goal above. Within 12 months: 1) Raise awareness and understanding of DEIA concepts and terminology in Kyrgyz language among the rural Kyrgyz population 2) Facilitate networking and collaboration between U.S. and Kyrgyz language state agencies and institutions to share best practices and develop joint strategies to promote DEIA concepts and principles through roundtables, networking events, and other initiatives. 3) Equip at least 20 journalists, bloggers, influencers, and content creators with the ability to create media content that amplifies DEIA concepts and principles of inclusion.

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