Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026

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. The 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. Key requirements for the proposal include: • A clear and concise statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed • A description of the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives • A detailed budget and budget justification narrative • A monitoring and evaluation plan, including a theory of change diagram and a datasheet • Resumes of key personnel • Letters of support from program partners The proposal should demonstrate a clear understanding of the underlying issue that the project will address, and the organization should have sufficient expertise, skills, and human resources to implement the project.