Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center

U.S. Mission to Bangladesh

Published: Apr 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

Procurement notice from U (United States, culture & heritage): Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center. Submission deadline Jun 2026.

This is a grants contract in the culture and heritage, trade and industry and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 450,000 – USD 550,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the culture and heritage sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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 Applicants
The 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 .
Individuals are not eligible to apply for this NOFO

Agency: Moumita Hossain
Grantor

CFDA: 19.040

Applicant Types: Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Cost Sharing: No

Contact: Moumita Hossain
Grantor

Email: dhakagrants@state.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on April 29, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About U.S. Mission to Bangladesh

U.S. Mission to Bangladesh has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Culture, Heritage & Tourism, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: April 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by U.S. Mission to Bangladesh in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $450,000 - $550,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.