Information And Resource Centers Pa

Information And Resource Centers Pa is a non-profit organization located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since July 18, 2019, with registration valid through April 9, 2026. The organization focuses on cultural exchange and educational programming, primarily working with U.S. government agencies to support American Spaces and related international engagement initiatives in Kyrgyzstan. While specific details about the organization's broader mission are not provided, its federal grant award history demonstrates a consistent commitment to facilitating cross-cultural understanding and skills development through various educational and community-oriented programs.

The organization has consistently received federal grants from the U.S. Department of State, specifically from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. These grants have supported a wide range of programming across eight American Spaces in Kyrgyzstan, including STEM education, English language instruction, entrepreneurship training, inclusive programming for people with disabilities, and cultural exchange activities. Notable grant-funded initiatives have included adaptive workshops for people with disabilities (covering areas like computer literacy, mobile development, graphic design, and entrepreneurship), professional development for regional staff, national debate matches, Space Week programs, and innovative environment and climate projects. The grants, typically ranging from approximately $116,900 to $173,624, have focused on strengthening U.S.-Kyrgyz ties through educational and cultural programming, with award periods generally spanning one year and targeting specific objectives such as skills building, professional development, and inclusive community engagement.