Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs offers US government grants for regional development and cultural exchange programs.
Funded: Boost Media in Central Asia with US Grants!
Are you a Central Asian media organization or non-profit? Secure funding to access American media, get essential training, and create multimedia content for U.S. Embassies across the region.
Funded Partnerships: Empowering Afghan Women Entrepreneurs
Non-profits and businesses can partner to create programs for Afghan women entrepreneurs, focusing on economic security through entrepreneurship, agriculture, and e-commerce.
Fund Your Women-Owned Business: Grants Up to $500K
This grant supports women-owned small and medium enterprises in South Asia by providing funds for business growth and economic empowerment. Eligible businesses can receive assistance to strengthen their capacity, improve market access, and secure financing.
Get Up to $400,000 for Afghanistan Media Projects
Eligible organizations can apply for funding to create an eight-part film series and radio program showcasing daily life and improvements in ten regions of Afghanistan. This initiative aims to foster national identity and highlight positive developments, with preference given to projects in Dari and Pashto.
Get $350K for India-Pakistan Business & Arts Projects
U.S. organizations can apply for up to $350,000 to fund people-to-people initiatives between India and Pakistan. This grant supports projects focused on cross-border trade, combating gender-based violence, and the arts, aiming to strengthen regional relationships and mutual understanding.
Fund Your Women's Leadership Initiative in Pakistan ($300K)
Organizations looking to advance women's economic empowerment and close the gender pay gap in Pakistan can apply for this $300,000 initiative. The program will establish a platform for sustainable partnerships between U.S. and Pakistani entities to co-create programs supporting women's economic advancement and leadership.
Get Funding to Expand Your Digital Media Reach!
U.S. Department of State offers grants to organizations looking to foster digital media collaborations and training between U.S. and South/Central Asian journalists. This program aims to enhance reporting skills and build international media partnerships.
Get $100K to Boost English Teaching in Pakistan
Are you an organization focused on English Language Teaching (ELT)? This grant offers up to $100,000 to host a forum and support professional development for Pakistani English teachers and researchers, fostering stronger professional associations.
Get $75K Grant for Punjab Business & Job Growth!
Punjab-based businesses and non-profits can secure up to $75,000 to boost entrepreneurship, investment, and employment, or to equip youth with vital job skills.
Get Funding to Grow Your Business in KP & FATA!
Are you an entrepreneur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or FATA looking to boost your business? This grant supports projects focused on entrepreneurship, women's empowerment, and driving economic development through tourism and cultural preservation.
Get Funding to Publish American Books in Kyrgyz!
Publishing houses, academic institutions, and NGOs can get funding to translate and print American books into the Kyrgyz language. This grant helps cover costs for copyright, translation, and printing, supporting distribution to educational institutions and libraries.
Get Funding for Your Afghan Non-Profit or University!
Afghan non-profits, universities, and civil society organizations can now apply for funding to support a wide range of public diplomacy initiatives. This grant aims to foster new media, educational programs, democratic processes, and cultural exchange.
Fund Your Business Growth: Study Tour Grants
U.S. Department of State grants are available for organizations to host foreign leaders from South and Central Asia for professional study tours. This initiative aims to foster understanding and support U.S. foreign policy goals through cultural and business exchange.
Funded Partnerships for Afghan Cultural Heritage
U.S. non-profit cultural organizations, like museums and universities, can partner to support the Afghan National Museum. This initiative focuses on digitizing collections, improving archival systems, and providing essential training for museum staff.
Get Pakistan Project Funding: Boost Civil Society & Media!
This grant supports Pakistani civil society organizations and individuals looking to expand media outreach, strengthen people-to-people ties, and increase community engagement. Funds can be used for training, new media initiatives, cultural programs, and educational opportunities.
Get Funding for Cross-Border Projects in Asia!
This grant supports businesses and organizations looking to foster collaboration and understanding between South and Central Asian countries. Fund initiatives that build bridges through youth engagement, women's empowerment, and cultural exchange, contributing to regional stability and prosperity.
Empower Afghan Women: Public Speaking Grants Available
This grant supports organizations training Afghan women in public speaking and communication skills in key cities across Afghanistan. Funding aims to equip women with essential tools for effective speech preparation and delivery.
Fund Your Design Partnership & Grow Your Reach
U.S. colleges and universities can partner with Pakistan's Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture to fund collaborative design research, curriculum development, and faculty/student exchanges. This cooperative agreement aims to advance design education and professional development in Pakistan through joint projects and knowledge sharing.
Fund Your Global Partnership: U.S. Universities & Pakistan
U.S. four-year universities can partner with Lahore College for Women University on gender and development projects. This funding supports collaborative research, curriculum development, and faculty/student exchanges to foster global understanding.
Get Funding for Cultural Heritage Preservation Projects
This grant supports U.S. museums and institutions partnering with the Afghan National Museum to build capacity in museum management, conservation, and digital cataloging. Funding will help preserve Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage through practical training and the establishment of a modern museum infrastructure.