U.S. Embassy Baghdad – Office of Cultural Affairs Grant: Establishing Iraq Advising Network

The U.S. Embassy Baghdad’s Office of Cultural Affairs is offering the Iraq Advising Network grant for Iraqi NGOs. There is no specific percentage required for cost sharing, but contributions are encouraged. The grant aims to develop a network for advising and support in Iraq. Eligible organizations must adhere to the guidelines for cost sharing and provide written records to support claimed contributions. For further details and assistance, interested applicants can contact the U.S. Embassy Baghdad via email. Deadline for applications is April 2, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 154136

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	DOS-IQ-12-GR-001-NEA-031612
Funding Opportunity Title::	Establishing Iraq Advising Network
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::	CategoryExplanation
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Education
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	1
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	19.021 — Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	Yes
Version::	Synopsis 3
Posted Date::	Mar 16, 2012
Last Updated Date::	Mar 16, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Apr 02, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Apr 02, 2012
Archive Date::	May 02, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding::
Award Ceiling::	$303,000
Award Floor::	$

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility::

Eligibility is open to Iraqi Non-Governmental Organizations operating in Iraq. Applicants must be able to provide services in Baghdad and Erbil.
Applicants are not required to include funding from other donors. However, applications that include additional in-kind and/or cash contributions from non-U.S. Government sources will be more competitive, since cost-sharing demonstrates a strong commitment to the planned activities and will be considered to show great cost effectiveness.
All potential applicants should be able to provide services and support in both Baghdad and Erbil, work with participants in Arabic and Kurdish, handle financial transactions and maintain accurate records, order and secure materials from within Iraq and abroad, and provide online support in English for participant registration and administration.

Additional Information on Eligibility: All Federal assistance recipients must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number and a CCR (CAGE) number prior to funds disbursement. A DUNS number may be acquired at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711 or requesting on-line at www.dnb.com

Additional Information

Agency Name::	U.S. Mission to Iraq
Description::	U.S. Embassy Baghdad- Public Affairs SectionProgram Office: Office of Cultural Affairs (PAS)Funding Opportunity Title: Iraq Advising NetworkAnnouncement Type: Grant Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.021 Date Open: March 16, 2012 Deadline for Applications: April 2,2012 ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility is open to all Iraqi Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) currently operating in Iraq. Cost Sharing or Matching There is no minimum or maximum percentage required for this competition. However, PAS encourages cost sharing, contributions in-kind, and other forms of cost participation. When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal and later included in an approved agreement. Cost sharing may be in the form of allowable direct or indirect costs. For accountability, you must maintain written records to support all costs which are claimed as your contribution, as well as costs to be paid by the Federal government. Such records are subject to audit. The basis for determining the value of cash and in-kind contributions must be in accordance with OMB Circular A-110 (Revised), subpart C.23Cost Sharing and Matching. In the event you do not provide the minimum amount of cost sharing as stipulated in the approved budget, PASs contribution will be reduced in like proportion. CONTACT INFORMATION: For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, at E-mail: BaghdadPDgrants@state.gov
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 3		Mar 16, 2012
Synopsis 2
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Package No: 1