# Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pd-dhaka-nofo-fy2026-01-freedom-250-bangladesh-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361708

> U.S. Mission to Bangladesh offered grants of up to $24,990 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on April 30, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Bangladesh |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $24,990 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

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; 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-01 still open?

No. It closed on April 30, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026?

U.S. Mission to Bangladesh accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals.

### What is the deadline for Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026?

Closed April 30, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $24,990 each. About $50,000 in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.