# Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pd-dhaka-nofo-fy2026-02-operation-and-management-of-the-edward-m-kennedy/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362107

> U.S. Mission to Bangladesh offered grants of up to $550,000 (at least $450,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Bangladesh |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $550,000 |
| Award floor | $450,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Dhaka announces an open competition to manage and operate the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service. The EMK Center advances U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by engaging young Bangladeshi professionals, and U.S. exchange alumni in high-impact programs that showcase American excellence in trade, commerce, technology, and education, while promoting U.S. culture and society through strategic campaigns, workshops, and curated events. As part of the global American Spaces network, the EMK Center supports U.S. foreign policy objectives by countering adversarial narratives, engaging U.S. exchange alumni, promoting U.S. innovation, expanding access to English language and professional skills training, and providing EducationUSA advising that significantly contributes to the U.S. economy. In addition, the EMK Center serves as a whole-of-mission platform where the Foreign Commercial Service, Economic Section, and Foreign Agricultural Services collaborate to advance U.S. commercial objectives through joint programming, business engagement, and showcasing American brands. The selected recipient will manage the EMK Center in close partnership with the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PD). Key responsibilities include supervising professional local staff; delivering comprehensive EducationUSA services; designing and implementing programs in STEM, videography, photography, and related fields; maintaining all technology and equipment; and executing a flexible monthly program calendar that sustains strong in-person and virtual participation in EMK, American Spaces Bangladesh network programs, and Embassy-sponsored activities. Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations are eligible to apply: ● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, trust ● Private educational institutions ● Public International Organizations For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.

## Questions people ask

### Is PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-02 still open?

No. It closed on July 15, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center?

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

### What is the deadline for Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center?

Closed July 15, 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 $550,000 each.

### 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.