# Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-dhaka-nofo-fy2022-01-operation-and-management-of-the-edward-m-kennedy/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/340742

> U.S. Mission to Bangladesh offered grants of up to $650,000 (at least $500,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 7, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2022-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Bangladesh |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 7, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $650,000 |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040, 19.441 |

## 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

Eligible entities include non-profit organizations, foundations, trusts, community-based organizations, and educational institutions that have legal standing in Bangladesh and/or in the United States, and the appropriate registrations as per the local regulatory requirements. For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Commercial firms and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Individuals are not eligible to apply for this opportunity. Submissions are encouraged from local and international organizations with relevant program experience. Experience should be documented in the proposal. Non-U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government entity.

## What the grant funds

Executive Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to oversee the administration and activities of the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Services and the Arts (EMK Center). The center is the U.S. Mission’s premier venue for cultural and educational programs, located in the artistic, cultural, and educational hub of Bangladesh’s capital. The EMK Center advances U.S. Public Diplomacy goals in seeking to provide Bangladeshi youth and young professionals with a platform to engage in open discussion, develop critical skills, engage in creative and innovative projects, and build bridges of understanding between the people of Bangladesh and the United States through the exchange of culture, ideas, and values. The recipient organization will be responsible for staffing and operating the EMK Center in close cooperation with the Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Embassy Dhaka (PDS). Key program activities under this cooperative agreement include managing Bangladeshi staff with expertise in program management; implementing EducationUSA advising; conducting programs in STEM, videography, photography, and other relevant fields; purchasing and maintaining all technology, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support in-person and virtual (remote) engagement with Bangladeshi audiences; developing and executing a flexible, dynamic, and diverse monthly program schedule in collaboration with PDS; and encouraging EMK Center visitors to regularly attend Embassy-sponsored activities. Background: The EMK Center is one of more than 600 American Spaces across the world supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State. American Spaces serve to build bridges between the people of the United States and other countries through various programs and events. All American Spaces support five core programs: English language programs, alumni engagement, educational advising on U.S. higher education, cultural programming, and access to information about the United States. The spaces exemplify the U.S. commitment to a core tenet of democracy: the citizen’s right to free access to information. As the largest American Space in South Asia, the EMK Center conducts robust programming aimed at engaging Bangladeshi youth on a wide array of topics, including U.S. history and culture, English language learning, STEM and entrepreneurship, U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2022-01 still open?

No. It closed on July 7, 2022. 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. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

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

Closed July 7, 2022. 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 $650,000 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.