Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 24 0004
The Book Translation Program (BTP), run by the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Mission to the Kyrgyz Republic, is a competitive grant opportunity designed to increase access in Kyrgyzstan to books by American authors and/or books that reflect U.S. values. The core activity is publishing translated titles in the Kyrgyz language, with an option to produce side-by-side bilingual editions in Kyrgyz and English. Beyond simply translating and printing books, the program is structured to support broader public engagement and educational use, with distribution channels that place the finished books into schools, universities, public libraries, and American Spaces across the country.
Funding under this opportunity can cover the practical end-to-end costs required to bring a title to readers. That includes acquiring copyrights when necessary, paying for professional translation, producing and printing the book, and distributing the final copies. The program also supports follow-up programming meant to increase the book’s reach and usefulness, such as workshops, master classes, contests, and the creation of websites or other resources that complement the publication. In other words, applicants are expected to think not only about the book as a product, but also about how the book will be promoted, taught, discussed, and used in learning and cultural programming after it is published.
PDS expects to fund roughly two to three projects under this call. Typical award sizes are described as averaging between $30,000 and $45,000 per title, with a maximum (award ceiling) of $45,000. Projects must plan for a minimum print run of 7,000 copies, signaling that the program prioritizes wide availability and meaningful national distribution rather than limited or boutique publishing. Distribution is shared across the grantee, the U.S. Embassy, and additional partners, which reinforces the expectation that grantees have real capacity to move large quantities of books into the hands of target audiences throughout the Kyrgyz Republic.
Eligibility is restricted to organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic. Applicants must be headquartered in Kyrgyzstan, and the opportunity is open specifically to publishing houses, academic institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. As part of the application, organizations must submit proof of legal registration, such as a certificate of registration from the appropriate Kyrgyz government body (for example, the Ministry of Justice). The solicitation also emphasizes that prior grant experience should be clearly documented in the proposal, suggesting that reviewers will look closely at an applicant’s track record and ability to manage funds and deliver results.
Applicants are urged to align proposals with the program’s stated goals, priorities, and target audiences, since awards will be made through a competitive panel review process. The opportunity also places limits on repeating previously supported content: applicants are encouraged to review the list of titles that have already been translated under earlier rounds of the program and should not propose books already on that list. The main exception is if the applicant is offering a genuinely new format for accessibility or reach, such as translating an existing title into Kyrgyz Braille. Finally, organizations that are current BTP grantees can only apply if they are already in the second phase of their current project, which is meant to prevent overextension and ensure existing awards are sufficiently advanced before taking on new commitments.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity title (Book Translation Program) and number (STATE BISHKEK PDS 24 0004), the issuing agency (U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan), and the CFDA listing (19.900). The opportunity’s original closing date is April 30, 2024, and the funding instrument and activity categories are listed as “Other,” reflecting that this is a specialized public diplomacy publishing and outreach initiative rather than a standard research or infrastructure program.Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 24 0004
- The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Book Translation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-30. (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 $45,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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