Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026
Status: Forecasted
Posted date: March 30, 2026
Archive date: May 30, 2026
Close date: April 30, 2026
Opportunity ID: 361708
Opportunity number: PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-01
Opportunity category: Discretionary
Agency name: U.S. Mission to Bangladesh
Agency code: DOS-BGD
Award floor: $5,000
Award ceiling: $24,990
Cost sharing required: No
Funding Instrument Types
- Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity
- Other
Eligible Applicants
- Individuals
- 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
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Categories (use these for quoted searches)
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- category_of_funding_activity:other
- cost_sharing_or_matching_requirement:false
- eligible_applicants:individuals
- eligible_applicants:nonprofits_having_a_501_c_3_status_with_the_irs_other_than_institutions_of_higher_education
- eligible_applicants:nonprofits_that_do_not_have_a_501_c_3_status_with_the_irs_other_than_institutions_of_higher_education
- eligible_applicants:private_institutions_of_higher_education
- eligible_applicants:public_and_state_controlled_institutions_of_higher_education
- funding_instrument_type:cooperative_agreement
- opportunity_category:discretionary
- status:forecasted
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.