Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026

DOS-BGD PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-01
Posted: Mar 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/30/2026

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$50,000
Award Ceiling
$24,990
Award Floor
$5,000
Expected Number of Awards
5

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka invites proposal submissions for cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement high-visibility public engagement activities under Mission Bangladesh’s Freedom 250 Public Engagement Initiative, celebrating 250 years of American liberty and independence. 
Through December 31, 2026, this initiative will deploy innovative, small-scale programming across Bangladesh to showcase the historical legacy of American excellence, highlight U.S. innovation and leadership, and celebrate the enduring cultural, economic, and strategic ties between the United States and Bangladesh. 
Activities may include, but are not limited to: 

Activities related to America Week July 1-7, 2026, in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. 
Public engagement exchanges and events featuring prominent American athletes, cultural and literary figures, innovators, or subject-matter experts; 
American-style public events and community celebrations that highlight U.S. traditions and values; 
Outreach celebrating U.S.-Bangladesh partnerships in business, entrepreneurship, energy, science, technology, and culture; 
Traveling exhibitions and educational materials on American history adapted for Bangladeshi audiences and local languages where appropriate; 
Community service initiatives that bring together American and Bangladeshi citizens; 
Leveraging American Spaces for U.S.-tailored programming.  

The implementing partner will also develop, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy, Freedom 250-branded outreach and giveaway materials. 

Synopsis

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka invites proposal submissions for cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement high-visibility public engagement activities under Mission Bangladesh’s Freedom 250 Public Engagement Initiative, celebrating 250 years of American liberty and independence. 


Through December 31, 2026, this initiative will deploy innovative, small-scale programming across Bangladesh to showcase the historical legacy of American excellence, highlight U.S. innovation and leadership, and celebrate the enduring cultural, economic, and strategic ties between the United States and Bangladesh. 


Activities may include, but are not limited to: 



  • Activities related to America Week July 1-7, 2026, in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. 

  • Public engagement exchanges and events featuring prominent American athletes, cultural and literary figures, innovators, or subject-matter experts; 

  • American-style public events and community celebrations that highlight U.S. traditions and values; 

  • Outreach celebrating U.S.-Bangladesh partnerships in business, entrepreneurship, energy, science, technology, and culture; 

  • Traveling exhibitions and educational materials on American history adapted for Bangladeshi audiences and local languages where appropriate; 

  • Community service initiatives that bring together American and Bangladeshi citizens; 

  • Leveraging American Spaces for U.S.-tailored programming.  


The implementing partner will also develop, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy, Freedom 250-branded outreach and giveaway materials. 



Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education

Funding Activity Categories

Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

CFDA Numbers

  • 19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs

Contact Information

Agency: Moumita Hossain Grantor
Contact: Moumita Hossain Grantor
Phone: 880255662804
Dhaka PD Grants Administration Team
Public Diplomacy Section
U.S. Embassy Dhaka

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Mar 30, 2026 06:14:26 AM EDT

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