U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit Bangladesh 2024
🏛 U.S. Mission to Bangladesh
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 28, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations supporting U.S. exchange alumni engagement in Bangladesh. Applicants must register with SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) before applying. The program funds events, summits, or activities that convene former participants in U.S. exchange programs. Organizations must submit applications through Grants.gov by the fixed deadline in April.
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Key dates
- Feb 20, 2024 Applications open
- Apr 30, 2024 Application deadline
- Oct 1, 2024 Award announced
- Oct 1, 2024 Project start
Program description
Program Office: Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit Bangladesh 2024
Announcement Type: Cooperative Grant
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2024-03
Deadline for Applications: 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2024, BST
Assistance Listing Number: 19.040
Total Amount Available: Up to $50,000
CONTACT INFORMATION
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For questions relating to Grants.gov, please call the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726.
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For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Mission Bangladesh Public Diplomacy Section Grants Management Team at DhakaGrants@state.gov.
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To inquire about the process for obtaining a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) contact Donald Hunter at HunterDS@state.gov.
In order to be eligible to receive an award under this NOFO, organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please begin the registration processes immediately to ensure the registrations are completed well in advance of the submission deadline. The process can require several weeks for the registrations to be validated and confirmed. See Section D: Submission Requirements for further details.
Due to the volume of applicants and inquiries, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) does not accept letters of intent, concept papers, or requests for meetings or phone calls prior to application.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application package has been received in its entirety. Incomplete applications will be considered ineligible. Applicants are urged to begin the application process well before the submission deadline. No exceptions will be made for organizations that have not completed the necessary steps.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number (from SAM.gov)
- Active SAM.gov registration
- Application through Grants.gov
- Project narrative
- Budget and budget narrative (for cooperative agreements)
Program contact
- 👤 Dhaka Grants Administration Team Public Diplomacy Section U.S Embassy, Dhaka
- 📧 DhakaGrants@state.gov
- 📞 880255662000
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Organizations registered on SAM.gov with a valid UEI number. Contact the Public Diplomacy Section at DhakaGrants@state.gov for eligibility questions.
What is the deadline and can I submit early?
The fixed deadline is April 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. BST. Begin registration well before this date since SAM.gov validation can take several weeks.
What activities does this grant fund?
This grant supports exchange alumni summits and convening events in Bangladesh. Contact PDS for details on eligible activities.
Will PDS meet with applicants before I apply?
No. PDS does not accept letters of intent, concept papers, or pre-application meetings due to volume.
How much funding is available?
Up to $50,000 total is available for this opportunity. No cost sharing is required.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Register on SAM.gov and obtain your UEI immediately. Validation can take several weeks, so do not wait until April.
- Submit your complete application through Grants.gov before 11:59 p.m. BST on April 30, 2024. Incomplete applications are ineligible.
- Contact DhakaGrants@state.gov with technical questions about the solicitation requirements before applying.
- Do not expect pre-application meetings or concept paper review. PDS does not accept these due to high application volume.
- Ensure your organization's SAM.gov registration is active and up to date. Out-of-date registrations will trigger ineligibility.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants miss the fixed April 30 deadline because SAM.gov registration takes weeks. Incomplete applications missing required documents are rejected without review. Some organizations apply before completing mandatory SAM.gov and UEI registration.
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