American Center Kampala Management and Programming

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Uganda seeks qualified organizations to manage and operate the American Center Kampala through a 12-month cooperative agreement funded under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (CFDA 19.022). The selected implementer will be responsible for all daily operational aspects including facility management, security coordination, staff supervision, and visitor services, while developing and implementing dynamic public programming focused on cultural and educational exchange aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities in Uganda. Key requirements include maintaining a welcoming and accessible hub that provides information about American culture and educational opportunities, building partnerships with local institutions, demonstrating effective resource management, establishing robust monitoring and evaluation systems, and employing innovative audience engagement approaches. Programming must address themes including democratic governance, economic prosperity, educational opportunity, and people-to-people ties while serving diverse audiences such as students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society leaders. Applicants must submit proposals using the required template by May 29, 2026, and must demonstrate organizational capacity through completion of the Applicant Organizational Information Survey, a Performance Monitoring Plan with SMART indicators, and a detailed budget narrative. The U.S. Embassy will retain strategic oversight authority, including setting goals, approving programming, and providing policy guidance throughout the award period.

Recent awards under this federal grant program typically range from $75,000 to $500,000, with the majority of grants falling between $5,000 and $50,000 for performance periods of 12 to 27 months. The American Center Kampala cooperative agreement specifically covers a 12-month service period and encompasses all operational and programmatic activities at the facility located in Kampala, Uganda. Applicants must be non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and should anticipate comprehensive reporting requirements including quarterly performance monitoring against established output and outcome indicators throughout the award period.