Freedom 250: Kazakhstan Youth Leadership Camp

About this grant

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan announces an open competition to implement a youth leadership camp in summer 2026, exclusively targeting FLEX program alternates, highly qualified exchange program applicants not selected as finalists due to limited spaces.  The camp will provide up to 50 FLEX alternates with an intensive entrepreneurship and job skills-building experience, focusing on U.S. best practices, American excellence, and leadership development. Themes will include U.S. entrepren Grant Number: DOS-KAZ-AST-PDS-26-001. Expected awards: 1.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• The following organizations are eligible to apply: ● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions● Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
• Grant Number: DOS-KAZ-AST-PDS-26-001

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $40,000 to $80,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Total Program Funding: $80,000

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: DOS-KAZ-AST-PDS-26-001
3. 3Posted: 2026-03-13

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