Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry
U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan
About This Grant
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Tashkent announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to implement " Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry" in Uzbekistan. This program aims to maximize the impact of U.S. investments in cultural heritage preservation and Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) projects amplifying shared civilizational values and U.S. linkages while enhancing tourism experiences and building capacity for story-telling and content creation related to AFCP-supported heritage sites across Uzbekistan. The selected implementer will work in partnership with the Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF), Cultural Heritage Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan (CHA), National Tourism Committee, National Content Creation Center, and local creative industry partners to deliver an integrated training program targeting two key audiences: tourism professionals and tour guides, and content creators (bloggers, journalists, filmmakers, and digital creators). The program will establish a specialized lab Heritage Content Creation & Storytelling Lab to develop practical skills and increase quality of heritage-related storytelling in different formats and platforms. This program will enhance the visibility and impact of U.S. cultural preservation investments while strengthening U.S.-Uzbekistan cultural cooperation in support of a Joint Statement of Intent in the Field of Cultural Heritage declared during a C5+1 meeting in November 2025.
Grant Summary
Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry is a U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan grant providing $30K to $50K. Applications are due 2026-06-30 (closing in 7 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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$30K–$50K
2026-06-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry from U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
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Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry?
Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry is offered by U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry provide?
Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry provides between $30K and $50K per award from U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry deadline?
Applications for Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry are due 2026-06-30 (closing in 7 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry?
To apply for Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan.
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