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Freedom 250 Bangladesh Public Engagement Initiative

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Published March 30th, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to Bangladesh has issued a grant notice (Assistance Listings 19.040) for the Freedom 250 Public Engagement Initiative, celebrating 250 years of American liberty. The cooperative agreement will fund small-scale public engagement activities in Bangladesh through December 31, 2026, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $24,990. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

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The U.S. Embassy Dhaka, through the Public Diplomacy Section, is soliciting proposals for cooperative agreements to design and implement public engagement activities under the Freedom 250 Initiative. Activities include America Week (July 1-7, 2026) in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, and Sylhet; public engagement exchanges featuring American athletes, cultural figures, and innovators; traveling exhibitions on American history; and community service initiatives. The program runs through December 31, 2026, with awards between $5,000 and $24,990 per recipient.

Prospective applicants should review the eligibility requirements and submit proposals by the April 30, 2026 deadline. Applicants must coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Dhaka on Freedom 250-branded materials and programming. Eligible entities include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private higher education institutions, and individuals. The grant contact is Dhaka PD Grants Administration Team at dhakagrants@state.gov.

What to do next

Verify organizational eligibility before applying - nonprofits, higher education institutions, and individuals are eligible
Prepare and submit grant proposal through Grants.gov by April 30, 2026
Contact dhakagrants@state.gov for additional information on application requirements

Source document (simplified)

Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026

Agency: U.S. Mission to Bangladesh

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: March 30, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka invites proposal submissions for cooperative agreements to d esign, 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.

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

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

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

Individuals

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

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

Email

Dhaka PD Grants Administration Team

dhakagrants@state.gov

Documents

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01.ApplicantOrganizational_Information.docx | Applicant Organizational Information | Mar 30, 2026 08:04 AM UTC |
| 02-Template-MEPMPExcel_version.xlsx | M&E Excel version | Mar 30, 2026 08:05 AM UTC |
| 02-Template-ME_PMP.docx | M&E Word Version | Mar 30, 2026 08:05 AM UTC |
| 02a-Instructions-ME_PMP.docx | M&E PMP Instructions | Mar 30, 2026 08:06 AM UTC |
| 03-GrantBudgetProposal-BGD.xlsx | Grant Budget Proposal | Mar 30, 2026 08:06 AM UTC |
| 04-PDBudgetNarrativeSampleTemplate.xlsx | Grant Budget Narratives | Mar 30, 2026 08:07 AM UTC |
| 05-SF-424Updated.pdf | SF424 | Mar 30, 2026 08:08 AM UTC |
| 05a-SF-424AUpdated.pdf | SF424A | Mar 30, 2026 08:10 AM UTC |
| 05b-SF-424BUpdated.pdf | SF424B | Mar 30, 2026 08:19 AM UTC |
| NOFO-BangladeshFreedom250_Grant.pdf | Full NOFO- Bangladesh Freedom 250 | Mar 30, 2026 10:19 AM UTC |

Link to additional information

Closing: April 30, 2026

Application process

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Award

$50,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$5,000

Award Minimum

$24,990

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-01

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

-- Category of Funding Activity:

Other

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.