U.S. Embassy Bishkek STEM Grant, $10k-$50k
Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section has posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under Assistance Listings 19.040 for STEM programs in the Kyrgyz Republic. The program seeks proposals that promote American leadership and innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math, expanding rural STEM educational opportunities and fostering connections between Kyrgyzstani and U.S. STEM organizations. Eligible applicants include Kyrgyz Republic-registered not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and U.S. NGOs and educational institutions partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations. Three expected awards range from $10,000 to $50,000, with applications closing April 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Bishkek time.
“The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals that promote American leadership and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the Kyrgyz Republic.”
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The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek published a grant opportunity under Assistance Listings 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) inviting proposals that promote American STEM leadership and innovation in the Kyrgyz Republic. The program aims to expand rural STEM educational opportunities, prepare Kyrgyzstanis to use American technologies, and create partnership opportunities between Kyrgyzstani and U.S. STEM organizations. Three cooperative agreements are expected, with award minimums of $10,000 and maximums of $50,000.
Affected parties include Kyrgyz Republic-registered not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and U.S. NGOs and educational institutions that partner with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply as prime recipients. Applicants should submit proposals through Grants.gov before the April 30, 2026 deadline at 11:59 p.m. Bishkek time, with inquiries directed to BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov.
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U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Agency: U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Last Updated: March 23, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals that promote American leadership and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the Kyrgyz Republic. The United States is the global leader in STEM, from artificial intelligence and biotechnology to engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space science. For Kyrgyzstanis to harness innovations developed in the United States, there is an urgent need to expand rural STEM educational opportunities, prepare Kyrgyzstanis to use American technologies and methods, equip educators to teach STEM topics, and facilitate connections between Kyrgyzstani and U.S. STEM organizations.
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By focusing on these priorities, this program will create partnership opportunities for U.S. businesses, educational institutions, and investors in the Kyrgyz Republic’s rapidly growing tech sector. The program will increase the adoption of world-leading American technological and educational systems. The program will also promote American entrepreneurship and startup culture in the Kyrgyz Republic, addressing drivers of outmigration and decreasing reliance on outside aid by creating profitable domestic economic opportunities in STEM fields. Finally, the program will ensure the United States remains the partner of choice for scientific and technological innovation in the Kyrgyz Republic. Please follow all instructions below.
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional 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
Individuals
U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educational institutions, and individuals seeking funding to support cultural and/or educational program in the Kyrgyz Republic and 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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Mission Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section Grants Management Team
For Inquiries
BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STEMNOFOQA.pdf | STEM NOFOQ&A | Apr 21, 2026 09:06 AM UTC |
| PDSTEMNOFOfinalapproved.docx | NOFO | Mar 23, 2026 09:47 AM UTC |
| Attachment1.PDS-ProjectApplicationForm.docx | Attachment 1. PDS-Project Application Form | Mar 23, 2026 09:48 AM UTC |
| Attachment2.PDSBudgetNarrativeSampleTemplate.xlsx | Attachment 2. PDS Budget Narrative Sample Template | Mar 23, 2026 09:48 AM UTC |
| Attachment3.ApplicantOrganizationInformationAOISurvey.docx | Attachment 3. Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey | Mar 23, 2026 09:49 AM UTC |
| Attachment4.MEPerformanceMonitoringPlanPMP-Word_version.docx | Attachment 4. M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP - Word version) | Mar 23, 2026 09:49 AM UTC |
| Attachment5.StandardIndicatorsSTEM_Final.docx | Attachment 5. Standard IndicatorsSTEM_Final | Mar 23, 2026 09:50 AM UTC |
| Attachment6.Instructions-MEPerformanceMonitoringPlanPMP.docx | Attachment 6. Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) | Mar 23, 2026 09:50 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: April 30, 2026
11:59 p.m. (23:59) Bishkek time
Application process
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Award
$--
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$50,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-26-0003
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals that promote American leadership and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the Kyrgyz Republic.
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March 23, 2026
Archive date:
May 30, 2026
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