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Administrative and Programming Support for American Corners in Northern Kazakhstan

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section in Kazakhstan to support American Corners in northern Kazakhstan. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, SCA Kazakhstan, Public Diplomacy Section - Scope of Work: - Administrative and programming support for eight American Corners located in Astana, Aktobe, Karaganda, Kostanay, Oral, Oskemen, Pavlodar, and Petropavl - Monthly stipends for coordinators at each location - Management of professional development opportunities for coordinators - Payment of mobile phone service plans for coordinators - Coordination of outreach transportation and related expenses - Procurement and distribution of branded promotional materials - Management of programming funds for cultural and educational activities - Maintenance and procurement services for American Corners - Funding and Eligibility: - Total available funding: $120,000 to $150,000 for a 12-month period - Only not-for-profit organizations based in Kazakhstan are eligible - Unique Requirements: - Maintain at least 70% coordinator retention rate - Conduct at least 24 targeted outreach events - Deliver at least 24 programs highlighting American excellence in technology, innovation, creative expression, and education - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are named in the solicitation

Description

The U.S. Mission in Kazakhstan is seeking to fund administrative and programming support for eight American Spaces located in host institutions across northern Kazakhstan. The program aims to provide monthly stipends to coordinators, cover administrative costs such as mobile plans and outreach expenses, and support monthly programming with promotional materials. The goal is to strengthen bilateral ties between the U.S. and Kazakhstan by professionalizing American Spaces as hubs for advancing U.S. interests, promoting U.S. technological leadership, higher education, and professional skills development. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations based in Kazakhstan, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement with a 12-month performance period.

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