U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit Bangladesh 2024
ID: 352502Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Bangladesh (DOS-BGD)

Award Range

$0 - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352502
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Feb 20, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Apr 30, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 20, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Not available
Description

The U.S. Mission to Bangladesh is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit Bangladesh 2024," aimed at supporting alumni engagement initiatives. This cooperative agreement seeks applications from not-for-profit organizations, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and public and private educational institutions to facilitate a summit that fosters connections among U.S. exchange program alumni in Bangladesh. The total funding available for this opportunity is up to $50,000, with a single award anticipated, and applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. BST on April 30, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Dhaka Grants Administration Team at DhakaGrants@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Dhaka Grants Administration Team Public Diplomacy Section U.S Embassy, Dhaka
880255662000
DhakaGrants@state.gov
Files
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