Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 23 0003
The Book Translation Program (BTP) is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan that funds the translation and distribution of American-authored books into the Kyrgyz language. The core idea is simple but high-impact: put high-quality Kyrgyz-language editions of well-chosen U.S. books into the hands of readers who rarely have access to contemporary international titles in their own language, especially outside major cities. Beyond literacy and learning, the program is also designed as a practical outreach tool that helps the Mission connect with Kyrgyz-speaking communities, strengthen cooperation with local ministries and officials, and support the broader development and prestige of the Kyrgyz language nationwide.
The program goal is to expand access to diverse, credible sources of information in Kyrgyz for at least 15,000 Kyrgyz speakers. Funded projects are expected to translate and distribute books that introduce readers to new ideas, research, analysis, and contemporary literature by American authors, with a clear emphasis on content that can broaden perspectives and support education. While proposals can include either fiction or nonfiction, they must align with one or more priority themes: STEAM and/or inclusivity. In practice, this means the program is looking for titles that can spark curiosity, encourage learning, and bring useful discussions into classrooms and community spaces.
The primary target audience is Kyrgyz-language speaking youth aged 13 to 20, with particular attention to underrepresented or marginalized groups whose access to diverse viewpoints is limited by the lack of Kyrgyz translations of international publications. The program also prioritizes educators and librarians who work with secondary-level students, since these gatekeepers play a major role in whether translated books actually reach young readers and get integrated into learning activities. A strong proposal typically demonstrates how translation is only the start, and how distribution channels and partnerships will ensure the books are read and used.
For the STEAM theme, the program supports titles that strengthen education in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, including approaches that intentionally blend technical learning with creativity. The opportunity description highlights project-based learning as a model, where students might learn scientific concepts through hands-on, artistic, or design-oriented activities. For the inclusivity theme, the program prioritizes books that reflect and promote U.S. values related to equal access and fair treatment, including opportunities in education and employment and the inclusion of people who are often excluded or marginalized, such as people with disabilities, minority communities, or economically disadvantaged groups.
The program lays out concrete objectives to be achieved by the end of 2025. These include increasing the number of Kyrgyz-language translations focused on STEAM and inclusivity; distributing at least 7,000 copies to raise awareness about equal opportunities and fair treatment; and distributing at least 7,000 copies aimed at increasing interest in STEAM fields for academic or career pathways. In addition, projects are expected to create meaningful engagement beyond reading by involving at least 500 Kyrgyz speakers in follow-on workshops, discussion sessions, or similar activities tied to one or more priority themes. Another objective is to connect readers and participants to broader U.S. government supported opportunities linked to these themes, such as STEM programs, maker space activities, inventors camps, hackathons, STEM-focused exchanges, and inclusivity-oriented initiatives like alumni-led service projects or programming connected to disability inclusion efforts.
A key expectation across proposals is an intentional commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Applicants are encouraged to design projects that widen participation as much as feasible and incorporate perspectives across a broad range of identities and backgrounds, including religion, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, national origin, and age. This DEIA emphasis is not presented as an optional add-on; it is framed as something that should shape outreach, partnerships, participation design, and accessibility choices, including potential alternative formats.
Administratively, this opportunity is a grant (Funding Opportunity Number STATE BISHKEK PDS 23 0003) under CFDA 19.900, offered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan. The award ceiling is $45,000, and the program anticipates making about three awards. The opportunity was created on January 31, 2023, with an original closing date of April 30, 2023. Applicants are also advised to review the list of previously translated titles and avoid proposing books already funded under the program, unless they are offering a genuinely new format, such as a Kyrgyz Braille edition, which directly supports accessibility goals and broader inclusion.Apply for STATE BISHKEK PDS 23 0003
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Book Translation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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