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Kazakhstan Access Alumni Outreach and English Access Scholarship Program Solicitation

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State's Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan, seeking proposals for two youth-focused educational programs: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Consulate General Almaty, Public Diplomacy Section - Programs Requested: - Access Alumni Outreach and Engagement Program - Engage up to 300 Access Program alumni (ages 16–30, cohorts 2016–2026) across five cities in South Kazakhstan - Activities include strengthening English skills, expanding knowledge of U.S. history and culture, and building professional networks - 12-month duration - English Access Scholarship Program - Provide a 20-month intensive English curriculum for 32 new Access students (ages 13–15, 2026–2028 cohort) from Shymkent or Taraz - Includes 360 hours of instruction and activities per Access Program Handbook - Focus on measurable English proficiency gains, U.S. culture, and pathways to U.S. government-sponsored exchanges - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and U.S. government-sponsored program alumni associations in Kazakhstan - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with federal regulations and reporting - Acknowledgment of U.S. government funding - Programs must support U.S. foreign policy objectives by cultivating English-proficient, U.S.-engaged youth leaders in Central Asia - Estimated Contract Value: - Awards range from $30,000 to $50,000, with up to two awards anticipated

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan is soliciting proposals to implement two projects: Access Alumni Outreach and Engagement and the English Access Scholarship Program for the 2026-2028 cycle. The program targets up to 300 Access Program alumni aged 16-30 across five cities and 32 new Access students aged 13-15 from Shymkent or Taraz. The alumni program is a 12-month engagement to strengthen English skills, expand knowledge of U.S. history and culture, and build professional networks. The new students program is a 20-month intensive English curriculum aimed at proficiency gains and increased awareness of U.S. culture and values, facilitating pathways to U.S. government-sponsored exchange and scholarship opportunities. The program supports U.S. foreign policy by cultivating English-proficient, U.S.-engaged youth leaders in Central Asia.

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