Closed · PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2025-03 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2025
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Bangladesh, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $10K-$25K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- August 18, 2025
- Close date
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2025 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Bangladesh that offered $10,000 -- $24,990 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $10K-$25K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2025 - is cataloged under number PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2025-03 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Bangladesh. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 8, 2025 and last updated on July 31, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $24,990. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 18, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$10,000 -- $24,990
Close Date
August 18, 2025
Posted
July 8, 2025
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Grant
Description
The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section in Dhaka announces an open competition to implement programs that promote U.S. exports and improve the business environment in Bangladesh for U.S. companies. This initiative aims to expand commercial engagement, improve market access, and build awareness of U.S. standards, products, and practices. Proposed programs should include clear American connections and engage Bangladeshi businesses, entrepreneurs, civil society, and policymakers. Target participants may include SMEs, business associations, chambers of commerce, and academic or trade institutions. Successful proposals will address all of the following key areas: export promotion, trade facilitation, intellectual property, transparent practices, and innovation. Proposals should outline clear objectives, expected outcomes, and alignment with U.S. policy goals.the U.S. Embassy seeks to promote American commercial interests, U.S. exports including energy, improve understanding of U.S. business practices, and foster a more predictable and transparent environment for American firms. The proposed program aims to:Raise awareness of U.S. products, services, and commercial practices.Improve the operating environment for U.S. businesses by supporting greater transparency and predictability.Emphasize fair trade, intellectual property protection, and business transparency.Applicants are encouraged to include:Public and social media campaigns highlighting successful U.S.–Bangladesh business cooperation.Speaker programs with U.S. business experts and trade advocates, in partnership with AmCham, BIDA, and trade associations.Collaboration with American Spaces to showcase U.S. innovation and investment tools like Starlink.Roundtables with business leaders and journalists on trade barriers and opportunities to promote changes in regulatory policy that will increase U.S. exports, increase opportunities for American business and promote investment in the United States.Educational sessions for Bangladeshi startups focused on entering the U.S. market.Programs featuring American brands, entertainment, tourism, and technology as viable export sectors.Joint initiatives with public and private energy stakeholders to highlight American energy products.Youth-focused programs that spotlight U.S. excellence in innovation and technology, such as NASA Space Apps and Mars Rover competitions.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 13, 20, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Dhaka Grants Administration Team Public Diplomacy Section U.S. Embassy - Dhaka
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