The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka is looking for a non-profit organization to manage the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service. This center engages young professionals in Bangladesh and U.S. exchange alumni through programs that promote American culture, trade, technology, and education. The selected organization will work closely with the Embassy to run various programs and maintain the center's operations.
Who it's for: This grant is for non-profit organizations, private educational institutions, and public international organizations that are interested in managing the Edward M. Kennedy Center in Bangladesh. The organization should be capable of running educational and cultural programs that align with U.S. foreign policy goals.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Individuals
- Organizations not able to define subcontractor roles clearly
- Organizations not aligned with U.S. foreign policy objectives
What You May Need
- Proof of non-profit status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Staffing plan
- Partnership agreements (if subcontracting)
- Experience in managing similar programs
- Technology maintenance plan
- Program calendar
Cautions
- Ensure clear definition of roles if subcontracting
- Align programs with U.S. foreign policy objectives
- Maintain strong collaboration with the U.S. Embassy
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include not-for-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 primary recipient, though subcontracting is allowed with clearly defined roles.
Overview
This grant is for non-profit organizations, private educational institutions, and public international organizations that are interested in managing the Edward M. Kennedy Center in Bangladesh. The organization should be capable of running educational and cultural programs that align with U.S. foreign policy goals.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Individuals
- Organizations not able to define subcontractor roles clearly
- Organizations not aligned with U.S. foreign policy objectives
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to manage and operate the EMK Center, including staff supervision, program delivery in STEM and arts, technology maintenance, and organizing events that promote U.S. culture and education.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026(16 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 30, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization as a non-profit
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Outline a staffing and management plan
- Define roles if subcontracting
- Gather documentation of past relevant experience
- Plan for technology and equipment maintenance
- Draft a flexible program calendar