This grant supports programs to boost U.S.-Kyrgyz commercial ties by promoting entrepreneurship, workforce skills, and business partnerships that expand U.S. market access and economic opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 (Questions) | May 15, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$75,000 per award; up to 3 awards; project period 6–12 months
Summary: Supports programs to strengthen U.S.–Kyrgyz commercial ties by promoting entrepreneurship, workforce skills, and business partnerships.
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan's Public Diplomacy Section, seeks proposals for initiatives that foster greater commercial ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic. The program aims to promote economic growth, local employment, and expanded market access for U.S. companies in Kyrgyzstan. Activities should build entrepreneurship skills, strengthen business networks, and enhance intellectual property protection, leveraging American best practices and expertise. Target audiences include Kyrgyz entrepreneurs, business professionals, and potential consumers of U.S. goods and services. Successful projects will create tangible partnership opportunities for American businesses and investors and cultivate a Kyrgyz workforce better equipped to engage with U.S. partners.