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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
"12""Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education""13""Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education""20""Private institutions of higher education""CA""Cooperative Agreement""O""Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)""BGD""DOS-BGD""DOS-BGD""U.S. Mission to Bangladesh""DOS""DOS""DOS""DOS""Department of State""DOS"{"id":432950,"revision":2,"cfdaNumber":"19.040","programTitle":"Public Diplomacy Programs","opportunityId":362107}{"revision":0,"opportunityId":362107}10"Y""May 05, 2026 01:50:28 AM EDT""U""DOS-BGD""450000""Jul 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"false"Apr 29, 2026 02:33:05 AM EDT""Apr 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT""550000""Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT""<p>The U.S. <span style=\"color: black;\">Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka announces </span>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.</p> \n<p>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.</p> \n<p>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. </p> \n<strong><em>Eligible Applicants</em></strong> \n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">The following organizations are eligible to apply</span><em style=\"color: black;\">:</em><em style=\"color: red;\"> </em></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, trust</span></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Private educational institutions</span></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Public International Organizations</span><em style=\"color: black;\"> </em></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are </span><strong style=\"color: black;\"><u>not</u></strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> 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 </span><a href=\"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.331\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\">2 CFR 200</a><a href=\"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.331\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(70, 120, 134);\">.331</a><span style=\"color: black;\">. </span></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">Individuals are not eligible to apply for this NOFO</span></p>"{"code":"BGD","seed":"DOS-BGD","agencyCode":"DOS-BGD","agencyName":"U.S. Mission to Bangladesh","topAgencyCode":"DOS"}362107[{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"20","description":"Private institutions of higher education"},{"id":"13","description":"Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"}]"2026-07-30-00-00-00""1""2026-04-29-00-00-00""Apr 29, 2026 02:42:25 AM EDT""Apr 29, 2026 02:33:05 AM EDT""2026-06-30-00-00-00""Dhaka Grants Administration Team""Dhaka Grants Administration Team\r\nPublic Diplomacy Section\r\nU.S. Embassy Dhaka""Moumita Hossain\nGrantor""dhakagrants@state.gov""880255662804""2026-04-29-02-42-25"[{"id":"CA","description":"Cooperative Agreement"}]"450,000""550,000""Dhaka Grants Administration Team"[{"id":"O","description":"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"}]"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."0362107"D""Discretionary"{"id":432950,"revision":2,"cfdaNumber":"19.040","programTitle":"Public Diplomacy Programs","opportunityId":362107}{"revision":1,"opportunityId":362107}21"Y""Jun 15, 2026 05:52:25 AM EDT""U""DOS-BGD""450000""Jul 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"false"Apr 29, 2026 02:33:05 AM EDT""Renaming the Opportunity to remover certain unallowable character""Apr 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT""550000""Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT""<p>The U.S. <span style=\"color: black;\">Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka announces </span>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <strong><em>Eligible Applicants</em></strong> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">The following organizations are eligible to apply</span><em style=\"color: black;\">:</em><em style=\"color: red;\"> </em></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, trust</span></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Private educational institutions</span></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Public International Organizations</span><em style=\"color: black;\"> </em></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are </span><strong style=\"color: black;\"><u>not</u></strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> 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 </span><a href=\"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.331\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\">2 CFR 200</a><a href=\"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.331\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(70, 120, 134);\">.331</a><span style=\"color: black;\">. </span></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">Individuals are not eligible to apply for this NOFO</span></p>"{"code":"BGD","seed":"DOS-BGD","agencyCode":"DOS-BGD","agencyName":"U.S. Mission to Bangladesh","topAgencyCode":"DOS"}362107[{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"20","description":"Private institutions of higher education"},{"id":"13","description":"Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"}]"2026-07-30-00-00-00""1""2026-04-29-00-00-00""May 05, 2026 01:50:28 AM EDT""May 05, 2026 01:50:28 AM EDT""2026-06-30-00-00-00""Dhaka Grants Administration Team""Dhaka Grants Administration Team\r\nPublic Diplomacy Section\r\nU.S. Embassy Dhaka""Moumita Hossain\nGrantor""dhakagrants@state.gov""880255662804""2026-05-05-01-50-28"[{"id":"CA","description":"Cooperative Agreement"}]"450,000""550,000""Dhaka Grants Administration Team"[{"id":"O","description":"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"}]"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."1362107"D""Discretionary"{"id":432950,"revision":2,"cfdaNumber":"19.040","programTitle":"Public Diplomacy Programs","opportunityId":362107}{"revision":2,"opportunityId":362107}32"Y""Jun 15, 2026 05:53:27 AM EDT""U""DOS-BGD""450000""Jul 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"false"Apr 29, 2026 02:33:05 AM EDT""Update the due date""Apr 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT""550000""Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT""<p>The U.S. <span style=\"color: black;\">Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka announces </span>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <strong><em>Eligible Applicants</em></strong> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">The following organizations are eligible to apply</span><em style=\"color: black;\">:</em><em style=\"color: red;\"> </em></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, trust</span></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Private educational institutions</span></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">● Public International Organizations</span><em style=\"color: black;\"> </em></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are </span><strong style=\"color: black;\"><u>not</u></strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> 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 </span><a href=\"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.331\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\">2 CFR 200</a><a href=\"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.331\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(70, 120, 134);\">.331</a><span style=\"color: black;\">. </span></p> <p><span style=\"color: black;\">Individuals are not eligible to apply for this NOFO</span></p>"{"code":"BGD","seed":"DOS-BGD","agencyCode":"DOS-BGD","agencyName":"U.S. Mission to Bangladesh","topAgencyCode":"DOS"}362107[{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"20","description":"Private institutions of higher education"},{"id":"13","description":"Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"}]"2026-07-30-00-00-00""1""2026-04-29-00-00-00""Jun 15, 2026 05:52:25 AM EDT""Jun 15, 2026 05:52:25 AM EDT""2026-06-30-00-00-00""Dhaka Grants Administration Team""Dhaka Grants Administration Team\r\nPublic Diplomacy Section\r\nU.S. Embassy Dhaka""Moumita Hossain\nGrantor""dhakagrants@state.gov""880255662804""2026-06-15-05-52-25"[{"id":"CA","description":"Cooperative Agreement"}]"450,000""550,000""Dhaka Grants Administration Team"[{"id":"O","description":"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"}]"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."2362107"D""Discretionary"{"id":353044,"fileName":"NOFO EMK_April 2026_Revised.pdf","mimeType":"application/pdf","createdDate":"Jun 15, 2026 05:54:59 AM EDT","fileLobSize":527594,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"NOFO EMK_Revised","synopsisAttFolderId":79425}{"id":351522,"fileName":"01. Applicant Organizational Information.docx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:39:00 AM EDT","fileLobSize":55364,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"01. Applicant Organizational Information.docx","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}{"id":351524,"fileName":"02 - Template - M&E PMP.docx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:39:59 AM EDT","fileLobSize":101325,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"02 - Template - M&E PMP.docx","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}{"id":351525,"fileName":"02a - Instructions-M&E PMP.docx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:40:22 AM EDT","fileLobSize":193925,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"02a - Instructions-M&E PMP.docx","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}{"id":351526,"fileName":"03 - Grant Budget Proposal - BGD.xlsx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:40:56 AM EDT","fileLobSize":89804,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"03 - Grant Budget Proposal - BGD.xlsx","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}{"id":351527,"fileName":"04 - PD Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:41:19 AM EDT","fileLobSize":36489,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"04 - PD Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}{"id":351528,"fileName":"05 - SF- 424 (Updated).pdf","mimeType":"application/pdf","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:41:41 AM EDT","fileLobSize":147894,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"05 - SF- 424 (Updated).pdf","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}{"id":351529,"fileName":"05a - SF- 424A (Updated).pdf","mimeType":"application/pdf","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:42:03 AM EDT","fileLobSize":134775,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"05a - SF- 424A (Updated).pdf","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}{"id":351530,"fileName":"05b-SF- 424B (Updated).pdf","mimeType":"application/pdf","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:42:25 AM EDT","fileLobSize":65769,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"05b-SF- 424B (Updated).pdf","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}{"id":351523,"fileName":"02 - Template - M&E PMP (Excel version).xlsx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","createdDate":"Apr 29, 2026 02:39:16 AM EDT","fileLobSize":35547,"opportunityId":362107,"fileDescription":"Template - M&E PMP (Excel version).xlsx","synopsisAttFolderId":79426}Source: Grants.gov (opportunity GRANTS-362107), retrieved via the Grants.gov Search API. 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