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Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center

Agency: U.S. Mission to Bangladesh

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: April 29, 2026

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka announces an open competition to manage and operate the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service. The EMK Center advances U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by engaging young Bangladeshi professionals, and U.S. exchange alumni in high-impact programs that showcase American excellence in trade, commerce, technology, and education, while promoting U.S. culture and society through strategic campaigns, workshops, and curated events.

As part of the global American Spaces network, the EMK Center supports U.S. foreign policy objectives by countering adversarial narratives, engaging U.S. exchange alumni, promoting U.S. innovation, expanding access to English language and professional skills training, and providing EducationUSA advising that significantly contributes to the U.S. economy. In addition, the EMK Center serves as a whole-of-mission platform where the Foreign Commercial Service, Economic Section, and Foreign Agricultural Services collaborate to advance U.S. commercial objectives through joint programming, business engagement, and showcasing American brands.

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

Dhaka Grants Administration Team Public Diplomacy Section U.S. Embassy Dhaka

Email

Dhaka Grants Administration Team

dhakagrants@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
NOFO_EMK_April_2026.pdf
NOFO EMK 2026
Apr 29, 2026 06:37 AM UTC
01._Applicant_Organizational_Information.docx
01. Applicant Organizational Information.docx
Apr 29, 2026 06:39 AM UTC
02_-_Template_-_ME_PMP_Excel_version.xlsx
Template - M&E PMP (Excel version).xlsx
Apr 29, 2026 06:39 AM UTC
02_-_Template_-_ME_PMP.docx
02 - Template - M&E PMP.docx
Apr 29, 2026 06:39 AM UTC
02a_-_Instructions-ME_PMP.docx
02a - Instructions-M&E PMP.docx
Apr 29, 2026 06:40 AM UTC
03_-_Grant_Budget_Proposal_-_BGD.xlsx
03 - Grant Budget Proposal - BGD.xlsx
Apr 29, 2026 06:40 AM UTC
04_-_PD_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template.xlsx
04 - PD Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx
Apr 29, 2026 06:41 AM UTC
05_-_SF-_424_Updated.pdf
05 - SF- 424 (Updated).pdf
Apr 29, 2026 06:41 AM UTC
05a_-_SF-_424A_Updated.pdf
05a - SF- 424A (Updated).pdf
Apr 29, 2026 06:42 AM UTC
05b-SF-_424B_Updated.pdf
05b-SF- 424B (Updated).pdf
Apr 29, 2026 06:42 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: June 30, 2026

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$450,000

Award Minimum

$550,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026- 02

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka announces an open competition to manage and operate the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service. The EMK Center advances U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by engaging young Bangladeshi professionals, and U.S. exchange alumni in high-impact programs that showcase American excellence in trade, commerce, technology, and education, while promoting U.S. culture and society through strategic campaigns, workshops, and curated events.

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

April 29, 2026

Archive date:

July 30, 2026

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