OpportunityTitle: Annual Program Statement for Public Affairs Dhaka
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: PAS is soliciting proposals for projects from U.S. and Bangladeshi not-for-profits, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, educational institutions, and governmental institutions, and international organizations. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Description: U.S. Embassy Dhaka&#8217;s Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through this Annual Program Statement (APS) focused on strengthening, expanding, and celebrating U.S.-Bangladesh people-to-people ties, institutional linkages, and bilateral cooperation ahead of the 50th anniversary of U.S.-Bangladeshi diplomatic ties in 2022. As Bangladesh prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence in 2021, U.S. Embassy Dhaka looks forward to celebrating 50 years of U.S.-Bangladesh diplomatic relations. Over almost five decades, the United States and Bangladesh have expanded cooperation based on people-to-people ties and friendship grounded in mutual respect. In security, development, trade, health care, education, and energy, the United States and Bangladesh work together with a shared commitment to peace and prosperity and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. As we look forward to celebrating a half century of partnership in 2022, PAS Dhaka invites proposals for projects that further the Embassy&#8217;s public diplomacy goals of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the United States and Bangladesh and renewing our commitment to work together to ensure a future full of peace and prosperity for the American and Bangladeshi people, including through programs that further strengthen people-to-people ties, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation. Proposed projects may* include, but are not limited to:Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic, cultural, and sports workshops, including joint performances, exhibitions, festivals, culinary diplomacy, creative writing, comedy, clinics, master classes, etc.;Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;Professional or academic exchanges and projects, including virtual exchanges with U.S. experts or communities; andProfessional development workshops and training.*Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is recommended that proposals include virtual programming alternatives in the event in-person activities, including international travel, continues to be impacted by the disease.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Dhaka Public Affairs Grants Management Team