Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center
Agency: U.S. Mission to Bangladesh
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Description
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.
...The selected recipient will manage the EMK Center in close partnership with the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PD). Key responsibilities include supervising professional local staff; delivering comprehensive EducationUSA services; designing and implementing programs in STEM, videography, photography, and related fields; maintaining all technology and equipment; and executing a flexible monthly program calendar that sustains strong in-person and virtual participation in EMK, American Spaces Bangladesh network programs, and Embassy-sponsored activities.
Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations are eligible to apply:
● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, trust
● Private educational institutions
● Public International Organizations
For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.
Individuals are not eligible to apply for this NOFO
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
Documents
| File name | Description | Last 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
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:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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
