Annual Program Statement for Public Affairs Dhaka

U. S. Embassy Dhaka’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

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cooperation ahead of the 50th anniversary of U.S.-Bangladeshi diplomatic ties in 202 2. 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’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.
Related Programs

Public Diplomacy Programs

Department of State


Agency: Department of State

Office: U.S. Mission to Bangladesh

Estimated Funding: $250,000


Who's Eligible





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-20-015.html

Additional Information of Eligibility:
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.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-20-015.html

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Date Posted:
2020-07-21

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Archive Date:
2020-09-21


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