Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026
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Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026: 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; Levering 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026 |
| Federal Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bangladesh (DOS-BGD) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-01 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.040 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | April 30th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | April 30th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | March 30th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | March 30th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | May 30th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $24,990 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $5,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | March 30th, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- 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. 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.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - 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 - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Dhaka PD Grants Administration Team
Public Diplomacy Section
U.S. Embassy Dhaka
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