Opona, O.p.s.

Opona, O.p.s. is a foreign-owned, non-profit organization registered in the SAM.gov system since September 2011, with its headquarters located in Prague, Czechia. The organization appears to specialize in cultural and educational exchange programs, primarily working in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Prague. Based on its federal grant award history, Opona demonstrates a focused approach to international cultural programming, particularly centered on U.S.-Czech bilateral relations and engaging Czech audiences through innovative platform initiatives.

The organization has consistently received cooperative agreements and project grants from two primary U.S. federal agencies: the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. Its primary service offerings include logistical and coordination support for the U.S. Embassy's American Center Mobile Platform across the Czech Republic, with ongoing programs from 2021 to 2026. Notably, Opona has been involved in specific cultural initiatives such as organizing a Maker Faire in Prague featuring three U.S. women speakers and developing a program to highlight the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence. These grants demonstrate Opona's role in facilitating cross-cultural engagement, supporting public diplomacy efforts, and creating platforms for cultural exchange between the United States and the Czech Republic through educational and event-based programming.