To support operation and management of the edward m. Kennedy center (EMK center) from assf fund from FY25.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs awarded a cooperative agreement of $157,184 to Jaago Foundation on September 30, 2025, to support the operation and management of the Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) Center in Bangladesh through September 30, 2026. The funding is provided under the Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040), which advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by strengthening bilateral relationships and promoting mutual understanding between the United States and international audiences. The EMK Center serves as a primary platform for delivering educational and cultural exchange initiatives that support public diplomacy and youth development in Bangladesh.

Through this cooperative agreement, Jaago Foundation will continue providing educational and cultural programming at the EMK Center, including EducationUSA student advising services, English language and leadership training for youth, and youth-focused initiatives designed to strengthen diplomatic relations between the United States and Bangladesh. The organization's grant-funded activities align with U.S. foreign policy goals by promoting democratic governance capacity building, youth empowerment, and educational exchange programming in Bangladesh.