Freedom 250 Great American State Fair Initiative - Abu Dhabi
U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates
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- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
- Amount
- $750,000 - $1,000,000
- Closes
- Aug 10, 2026 (in 23 days)
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- PDS-UAE-03-FY2026
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 19.040
Amount
$750,000 - $1,000,000
Who can apply
We encourage applications from the following entities registered in the United States or the United Arab Emirates, with at least two years of demonstrated experience in large-scale event management, cultural programming, vendor coordination, and public engagement. (Proposals must include documentation demonstrating the applying organization's experience.)• Not-for-profit organizations, including non-governmental organizations;• Public and private educational institutions;• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions…
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, Public Diplomacy Section, announces an open competition to develop and implement the programmatic elements of a three-day Freedom 250 Great American State Fair. The Fair will showcase authentic American heartland culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, entertainment, culinary traditions, and music through immersive public programming designed for UAE audiences. Proposals should showcase American excellence, advance American commercial interests, enhance American brand visibility through public engagement, American vendor participation, strategic partnerships, and cultural programming, and strengthen the U.S.-UAE bilateral relationship. If selected, the grantee would deliver a comprehensive American State Fair with multiple touchpoints, including but not limited t...