Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS DUSH STI40022CA0003
The American Spaces National Tech Accelerator is a U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Tajikistan) grant opportunity that supports the design and delivery of a nationwide technology education program for young people in Tajikistan. Administered by the Embassy Dushanbe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), the project is intended to run through nine American Spaces programming centers across the country and to combine in-person (off-line) and online learning. The core idea is to provide structured workshops, training sessions, and hands-on practical exercises that build real, market-relevant skills and help participants become more competitive in the global economy.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which generally means the U.S. government expects to be more actively involved than it would be under a standard grant. The funding activity category is education, and the CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with it is 19.441. The program anticipates making one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $46,000, so proposals should be designed with a focused scope and clear, achievable outcomes that fit within that budget and a single-award environment.
Applicants are expected to tailor proposals closely to the Public Diplomacy Section's goals, priority program areas, and target audiences. While the notice does not spell those priorities out in the excerpt provided, it signals that alignment with PDS public diplomacy objectives will be a key evaluation factor, not just the technical quality of the training plan. The implementing organization should therefore present a coherent national model that can be delivered across multiple locations, explain how content will be adapted for different sites and participant needs, and describe how online and offline components will reinforce each other to maximize access and learning outcomes.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity title and number (American Spaces National Tech Accelerator; PDS DUSH STI40022CA0003), the issuing agency (Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tajikistan), the posting/creation date (June 21, 2022), and the original application deadline (August 5, 2022). Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants consult the additional eligibility guidance in the full announcement. The proposal length is capped at 12 pages, so applicants must present a tight narrative that clearly explains the program design, delivery approach across the nine American Spaces, participant engagement strategy, and how the program will translate training into practical, employable skills.Apply for PDS DUSH STI40022CA0003
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tajikistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Spaces National Tech Accelerator" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.441.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 21, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2022. (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 $46,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the American Spaces National Tech Accelerator?
The American Spaces National Tech Accelerator is a U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Tajikistan) grant opportunity to support the design and delivery of a nationwide technology education program for young people in Tajikistan. The program is intended to build practical, market-relevant skills through structured workshops, training sessions, and hands-on exercises.
2) Who is issuing and administering this funding opportunity?
The issuing agency is the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tajikistan. The project is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, specifically the Embassy Dushanbe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS).
3) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PDS DUSH STI40022CA0003.
4) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement indicates the U.S. government expects to be more actively involved in the project than it typically would be under a standard grant.
5) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is education.
6) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (Assistance Listing) number associated with this opportunity is 19.441.
7) How many awards are expected to be made?
The program anticipates making one award.
8) What is the maximum funding available (award ceiling)?
The maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $46,000. Proposals are expected to fit within this budget and a single-award environment, with a focused scope and clear, achievable outcomes.
9) Who is the target audience for the program?
The program is designed for young people in Tajikistan.
10) Where will the program be delivered?
The project is intended to run through nine American Spaces programming centers across Tajikistan and be delivered nationally across multiple locations.
11) What delivery format is expected (in-person, online, or both)?
The program is expected to combine in-person (off-line) and online learning. Proposals should explain how the online and offline components reinforce one another to maximize access and learning outcomes.
12) What kinds of activities should the program include?
The opportunity emphasizes structured workshops, training sessions, and hands-on practical exercises. The overall intent is to build real, market-relevant skills that increase participants' competitiveness in the global economy.
13) What does "nationwide technology education program" imply for applicants?
Applicants are expected to present a coherent national model that can be delivered across multiple sites. The proposal should describe how content will be adapted for different American Spaces and participant needs, while maintaining consistent program quality and outcomes nationwide.
14) How important is alignment with Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) goals?
Alignment is described as a key evaluation factor. Applicants are expected to tailor proposals closely to the Public Diplomacy Section's goals, priority program areas, and target audiences. The excerpt notes that priorities are not spelled out here, so applicants should look to the full announcement for additional guidance.
15) What does the government mean by "more actively involved" under a cooperative agreement?
Because this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), the U.S. government generally expects to play a more active role during implementation. The excerpt does not describe the specific roles and responsibilities, so applicants should rely on the full announcement and award terms for details.
16) What is the posting/creation date for this opportunity?
The posting/creation date listed is June 21, 2022.
17) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline listed is August 5, 2022.
18) What is the proposal page limit?
The proposal length is capped at 12 pages. Applicants should plan for a concise narrative that clearly explains the program design, nationwide delivery approach, participant engagement strategy, and how training will translate into practical, employable skills.
19) What are applicants expected to explain about implementation across the nine American Spaces?
Applicants should explain how the program will be delivered across all nine American Spaces, how content will be adapted for different sites and participant needs, and how the online and in-person components will work together to support learning and access.
20) What does "eligibility is listed as 'Others'" mean?
The eligibility field is listed broadly as "Others," and applicants are expected to consult additional eligibility guidance in the full announcement. The excerpt provided does not further specify which organization types qualify.
21) What should proposals emphasize to be competitive given the budget and single-award structure?
Given the $46,000 award ceiling and the expectation of one award, proposals should be tightly scoped with clear, achievable outcomes. The narrative should focus on a realistic nationwide model, strong integration of hands-on skill-building, and a clear plan for combined online/offline delivery across nine sites.
22) Is this opportunity specifically tied to American Spaces?
Yes. The program is intended to run through nine American Spaces programming centers, and the proposal is expected to reflect a delivery model suited to those locations and a nationwide approach.
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