The US Department of State will issue grants to artists in Tajikistan for performing American songs RT.
According to the document, the goal of the project is to solve the problem of lack of knowledge about American culture and music among Tajiks. The contractors involved in the project, for example, may be responsible for organizing an American songwriter competition in Tajikistan. The grant specifies that the lyrics of the compositions must have a positive meaning, they are not allowed to use foul language.
In addition, the State Department will provide artists with the means to record their performances in the studio. These songs will be “made available to the public” free of charge. The winner of the competition will have a tour of the major cities of Tajikistan. Washington intends to develop among the contestants and their audiences “a stronger sympathy for American music and culture.”
The minimum grant will be $ 15,000 and the maximum $ 40,000. Non-profit, nongovernmental organizations and civil society organizations can apply for funding.
Earlier it became known that the US State Department will allocate funds to finance programs “to support freedom of speech and independent media” in Kyrgyzstan. The project participants will get from 10 to 50 thousand dollars.