Strengthening Uzbekistan's Anti-Corruption Framework to Improve the Investment Climate
Funding opportunity for organizations to help strengthen Uzbekistan’s anti-corruption measures, creating a more transparent and competitive business climate to benefit U.S. and other legitimate investors.
Funder: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Due Dates: July 2, 2026 (Questions) | August 3, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$750,000 for a 12–18 month project; one award expected; total program funding: $750,000.
Summary: Supports projects that strengthen Uzbekistan’s anti-corruption framework to improve transparency, accountability, and the investment climate for U.S. and international investors.
Key Information: Cost share is recommended but not required; only one proposal per organization is allowed.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), funds projects to reinforce Uzbekistan’s institutional capacity to prevent, detect, and address corruption. The goal is to foster a more transparent, predictable, and competitive business environment, ultimately enhancing opportunities for U.S. companies and other legitimate investors. The program seeks to support technical assistance, training, and institutional reforms, especially in high-risk sectors such as public procurement, state-owned enterprises, and industries vital to economic growth (including mining and energy). Activities should advance implementation of priority reforms identified in Uzbekistan’s Government-endorsed Anti-Corruption Roadmap and be designed for measurable, sustainable governance improvements.
