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Cultural Heritage Storytelling and Tourism Capacity Building Program in Uzbekistan

The U.S. Department of State, through its Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is seeking U.S.-based non-profit or educational organizations to implement a program focused on cultural heritage storytelling and tourism capacity building in Uzbekistan. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Embassy Tashkent, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Overview: - Cooperative agreement to implement the "Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry" program - Aims to enhance storytelling and content creation capacity for tourism professionals and content creators at U.S.-supported heritage sites - Includes development and delivery of integrated training, establishment of a Heritage Content Creation & Storytelling Lab, and production of heritage content - Partnerships required with Uzbek agencies such as the Art and Culture Development Foundation, Cultural Heritage Agency, National Tourism Committee, National Content Creation Center, and local creative industry partners - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated training program for tourism professionals, tour guides, and content creators - Heritage Content Creation & Storytelling Lab establishment and operation - Consultant services for leadership training and monitoring/evaluation (estimated 12 days each) - Sub-award to a local NGO for project activities - Hotel conference room rental for training sessions (estimated 3 days) - General office supplies (estimated 12 months) - Laptop for program staff or content creation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions with relevant expertise are eligible as prime recipients - Prime recipient must demonstrate capacity to partner with Uzbek entities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-oriented grant opportunity - Funding & Awards: - Estimated award range: $30,000 to $50,000 - 1-2 awards anticipated - Place of Performance: - Uzbekistan, with coordination through U.S. Embassy Tashkent

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Tashkent announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to implement a program in Uzbekistan aimed at maximizing the impact of U.S. investments in cultural heritage preservation and Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation projects. The program focuses on enhancing tourism experiences and building capacity for storytelling and content creation related to heritage sites. It involves partnerships with local Uzbek agencies and creative industry partners to deliver training for tourism professionals, tour guides, and content creators. A specialized Heritage Content Creation & Storytelling Lab will be established to develop practical skills and improve the quality of heritage-related storytelling across various platforms.

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