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Storytelling to Safeguard Cultural Identity and Sovereignty: Bolstering the Tourism Industry

U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the culture and heritage, trade and industry and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Heritage Preservation, Museums and Tourism Development. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 30,000 – USD 50,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.

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Description

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. Agency: Feruza Mukhamedjanova Grantor CFDA: 19.040 Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: •U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with demonstrated experience in cultural heritage preservation, community engagement, tourism development, and/or content creation capacity building •U.S.-based public and private educational institutions with relevant expertise in cultural heritage management, museum studies, tourism, or related fields Note: Only U.S.-based organizations are eligible to serve as the prime recipient of this award. The selected organization must demonstrate the capacity to work in partnership with Uzbek government agencies and local creative industry partners. For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331. Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No Contact: Feruza Mukhamedjanova Grantor Email: tashkent-program@state.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan

U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Culture, Heritage & Tourism, Education & Training, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $30,000 - $50,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 39 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.