University Partnership Program (UPP)
ID: 354572Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan (DOS-KAZ)

Award Range

$0 - $360K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354572
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is inviting applications for the 2024-2025 University Partnership Program (UPP), aimed at fostering partnerships between U.S. and Kazakh higher education institutions to support economic diversification projects. The program seeks to enhance institutional and research capacities in Kazakh universities by aligning educational curricula with private sector workforce development needs, particularly in high-growth fields such as STEM, agriculture, and digital media. With an estimated total funding of $360,000 and a maximum award ceiling of $360,000, the program is open to U.S. and Kazakhstan-based organizations, including civil society groups and educational institutions. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 15, 2024, and can direct inquiries to KZPDSGrantProposal@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KZPDSGrantProposal@state.gov
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