Public Affairs Department Grant: Restoration of Deir Mar Gorgis

The Public Affairs Department offers a grant for the restoration and conservation of the Monastery of St. George (Deir Mar Gorgis) in northeast Mosul. The monastery, a site of religious and cultural significance, was damaged by ISIS and requires stabilization and restoration work on its main churches. The grant amount is up to $1,000,000.00, with a project duration of 18 months. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals for this vital restoration project by the closing date of Aug 16, 2019.

Opportunity ID: 317553

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2019-018
Funding Opportunity Title:	Restoration of Deir Mar Gorgis
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Culture Heritage
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Assistance Listings:	19.021 — Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jun 26, 2019
Last Updated Date:	Jun 26, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 16, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 16, 2019
Archive Date:	Sep 15, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
Award Floor:	$750,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	U.S. Mission to Iraq
Description:	The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad invites eligible organizations to submit proposals for the restoration and conservation of parts of the Monastery of St. George (Deir Mar Gorgis) in northeast Mosul. The Monastery is situated on an ancient archaeological mound near the east bank of the Tigris River. It is associated with a long history of Christian and pre-Christian habitation. Deir Mar Gorgis holds particular religious and cultural significance for the Chaldean Church and other Christian communities. However, ISIS targeted the site in highly publicized acts of iconoclasm, and the monastery suffered significant damage as a result. It is PA Baghdad’s intent to award one grant for up to $1,000,000.00 for stabilization and restoration work at the Monastery’s two main churches. The project is expected to last 18 months.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Zahraa A Alssenaid Grants Specialist Email:Baghdadpdgrants@state.gov

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