Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 25 0004
The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Department of State, is offering a discretionary grant competition called the Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program (Funding Opportunity Number: STATE BISHKEK PDS 25 0004). The overall goal is to deepen commercial ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic by supporting economic growth and local employment in Kyrgyzstan, while also expanding practical opportunities for U.S. companies and investors in the Kyrgyz market. In plain terms, the program is designed to help build a more business-ready ecosystem in Kyrgyzstan that can partner effectively with American firms and increase the visibility and uptake of U.S. products, services, and investment.
The opportunity emphasizes several connected priorities. It seeks projects that create or expand market opportunities for U.S. businesses and investors, strengthen direct connections between U.S. and Kyrgyz businesses, and help Kyrgyzstani consumers better understand U.S. products and commercial opportunities. A strong focus is placed on entrepreneurship development, including improving entrepreneurship skills and supporting healthier local entrepreneurship ecosystems. The embassy is also interested in community-based employment and financial literacy efforts that can reduce incentives for outmigration by making local economic pathways more viable. Another priority area is promoting intellectual property protections, reflecting an interest in raising awareness and capacity around safeguarding IP, which is often a key requirement for sustained engagement by international partners.
Entrepreneurship capacity-building is a major theme throughout the program description, with specific attention to supporting women and youth entrepreneurs. Competitive proposals are likely to include practical training and support around American entrepreneurship best practices, such as e-commerce readiness, basic and advanced business planning, pitching and presentation skills, methods for protecting intellectual property, and strategies for attracting investment, including venture capital. The intended longer-term outcome is a stronger pipeline of Kyrgyz entrepreneurs and a more capable workforce that can collaborate with U.S. partners, making the Kyrgyz market easier for U.S. businesses to enter and operate in. The embassy frames this as beneficial to both countries, contributing to stability and prosperity by encouraging sustainable economic growth and job creation.
Funding is offered as a grant, with an award ceiling of $75,000. The posting lists an original application closing date of July 15, 2025, and a creation date of April 30, 2025. The assistance listing references CFDA number 19.040, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," which often indicates cross-cutting public diplomacy programming that does not fit neatly into a single sector label.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit entities. Eligible applicants include Kyrgyz Republic-registered non-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGO organizations), public and private educational institutions, and U.S. non-governmental organizations and educational institutions as long as they partner with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations. For-profit entities are explicitly not eligible to apply as the prime applicant, even if they resemble eligible categories in other ways. The grant can involve sub-contracting, but only one non-profit, non-governmental organization may serve as the prime recipient. If sub-contractors are used, the proposal must clearly define each entity's responsibilities, and applicants are directed to 2 CFR 200.331 for guidance on distinctions between sub-recipients and contractors.Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 25 0004
- The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Diplomacy Commercial Partnerships and Entrepreneurship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-04-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-07-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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