This grant is for managing and operating the Edward M. Kennedy Center in Bangladesh. The center aims to promote U.S. culture, trade, and education by engaging young professionals and U.S. exchange alumni. The selected organization will run programs, maintain technology, and collaborate with the U.S. Embassy to support U.S. foreign policy goals.
Who it's for: This grant is for non-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society groups, and private educational institutions. Public International Organizations are also eligible. For-profit entities and individuals cannot apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Being a for-profit entity
- Applying as an individual
- Not being a non-profit or educational institution
- Failing to clearly define subcontractor roles
- Not aligning with U.S. foreign policy objectives
What You May Need
- Proof of non-profit status
- Detailed proposal outlining program plans
- Budget plan
- Staffing plan
- Partnership agreements if subcontracting
- Technology maintenance plan
- Program calendar
- Evidence of past relevant experience
- Organizational capacity statement
- Compliance with 2 CFR 200.331
Cautions
- Only non-profit entities can be the primary recipient.
- Subcontractor roles must be clearly defined.
- Ensure alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals.
- Understand the difference between subcontract and sub-recipient roles.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, private educational institutions, and Public International Organizations. For-profit entities and individuals are not eligible. Only one non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient, though subcontracting is allowed with clearly defined roles.
Overview
This grant is for non-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society groups, and private educational institutions. Public International Organizations are also eligible. For-profit entities and individuals cannot apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Being a for-profit entity
- Applying as an individual
- Not being a non-profit or educational institution
- Failing to clearly define subcontractor roles
- Not aligning with U.S. foreign policy objectives
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to manage the EMK Center, including staffing, program development in STEM and other fields, technology maintenance, and implementing educational and cultural programs.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026(16 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify non-profit status
- Prepare a comprehensive proposal
- Develop a detailed budget
- Create a staffing plan
- Draft partnership agreements
- Plan a program calendar
- Compile evidence of past experience
- Write an organizational capacity statement
- Review compliance with 2 CFR 200.331