Public Diplomacy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program
- Posted
- April 30, 2025
- Closed
- July 15, 2025
- Award ceiling
- $50,000
- Award floor
- $10,000
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 19.040
- Archives
- August 14, 2025
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 19.040 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- −$16.6M
- FY2026 obligated
- $13.6M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 3,426
A negative year is a net de-obligation: downward adjustments to earlier awards exceeded new obligations in that year.
Top recipients: Georgetown University, American Councils for International Education: Actr/accels, Inc., Meridian International Center, Individual Recipient, Inquirefirst
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and investment in the Kyrgyz Republic. Poor access to STEM educational resources, particularly in rural provinces, limits economic opportunity throughout the Kyrgyz Republic, contributing to brain drain and outmigration. For Kyrgyzstanis to harness STEM opportunities being developed in the United States, there is an urgent need to expand rural STEM educational opportunities, equip educators to teach STEM topics, attract STEM investment, and modernize the STEM education curriculum.
By focusing on these priorities, this program will prepare young Kyrgyzstani citizens for careers in STEM fields, create partnership opportunities for U.S. businesses and investors, and reduce outmigration by creating domestic economic opportunities. Finally, the program will establish the United States – the global leader in STEM innovation, education, and training – as the partner of choice for the Kyrgyz Republic as it opens new markets.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The following non-profit organizations are eligible to apply: • Kyrgyz Republic-Registered: o Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations o Public and private educational institutions o 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.
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