This grant is about using storytelling to protect cultural identity and boost tourism in Uzbekistan. It involves creating a program to train tourism professionals and content creators, like bloggers and filmmakers, to tell engaging stories about cultural heritage sites. The goal is to enhance the impact of U.S. cultural preservation efforts and strengthen ties between the U.S. and Uzbekistan.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization or individual who can implement a program in Uzbekistan focusing on cultural storytelling and tourism. It targets those who can work with local partners to train tourism professionals and content creators.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to collaborate with local partners
- Inability to establish the storytelling lab
- Proposals not focused on cultural heritage
- Lack of experience in content creation
- Non-compliance with U.S. Embassy guidelines
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements with local organizations
- Experience in cultural heritage projects
- Plan for the Heritage Content Creation & Storytelling Lab
- Timeline for project implementation
- Evidence of past successful projects
- Registration with the U.S. government systems
- Compliance with U.S. Embassy guidelines
- Letters of support from partners
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with U.S. cultural preservation goals
- Work closely with specified local partners
- Adhere to the timeline and budget constraints
- Focus on enhancing U.S.-Uzbekistan cultural cooperation
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization or individual without restrictions. This means anyone who can effectively implement the program in Uzbekistan, focusing on cultural storytelling and tourism, is eligible to apply.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization or individual who can implement a program in Uzbekistan focusing on cultural storytelling and tourism. It targets those who can work with local partners to train tourism professionals and content creators.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to collaborate with local partners
- Inability to establish the storytelling lab
- Proposals not focused on cultural heritage
- Lack of experience in content creation
- Non-compliance with U.S. Embassy guidelines
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement a training program, establish a storytelling lab, and collaborate with local partners to enhance storytelling about cultural heritage sites.
Total Program Funding
$50,000
Expected Awards
2
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026(17 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 30, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with U.S. government systems
- Draft a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Secure partnership agreements
- Outline a plan for the storytelling lab
- Gather evidence of past project success
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Embassy guidelines
- Obtain letters of support from partners
- Submit application by the deadline