Closed · PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-01 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Bangladesh, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $5K-$25K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- April 30, 2026
- Close date
- 5
- Expected awards
The verdict
Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Bangladesh that offered $5,000 -- $24,990 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $5K-$25K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 5
- expected awards
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026 - is cataloged under number PD-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2026-01 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 March 30, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $24,990. The agency has projected $50,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $50,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $10,000. 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 April 30, 2026. 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
$5,000 -- $24,990
Close Date
April 30, 2026
Posted
March 30, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$50,000
Expected Awards
5
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
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.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 13, 20, 21. 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
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Dhaka PD Grants Administration Team Public Diplomacy Section U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Key Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this grant opportunity?
Is this opportunity still open?
How much funding is available?
How do I apply?
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
| Publisher | PlainGrants |
| Sources | the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov |