Opportunity ID: 348916
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| 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, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants must: • Have demonstrated experience developing and administering similar programs in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region; • Have an existing relationship with the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Interior which would allow access to IDP camps. The following organizations are eligible to apply: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Iraq |
| Description: |
The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil (Consulate) announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement the English Access Microscholarship Program for the community of Sheikhan, in Duhok Governorate, in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The Consulate’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) seeks to provide youth in and around Sheikhan, including but not limited to those residing in camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), with educational opportunities through English-language instruction in accordance with U.S. Mission Iraq goals.
Priority Region: Sheikhan and its surrounds.
Program Objectives: The English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan will provide a foundation of English language skills to priority students through after-school or weekend classes and intensive summer activities over a two-year period. Access Program students also gain an appreciation for American culture and democratic values, increase their ability to participate successfully in the socio-economic development of their countries, and gain the ability to compete for and participate in future U.S. Government-sponsored educational programs.
Participants and Audiences: The target audience for this program is economically disadvantaged, demographically diverse, 13 to 16 year-old students residing in or within 12km of the town of Sheikhan. Participants must also include students residing in three nearby Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps in Sheikhan, Esiyan, and Mamrashan.
Primary Goals: • English language acquisition • Learning about U.S. culture and values, including diversity and tolerance • Personal Development, including the development of critical thinking skills • Community Service, within a diverse cohort of youth
Secondary Goals: • Providing participants with English skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects • Enhancing participants’ abilities to compete for and participate in future exchanges and study in the United States |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rebeen K Wali
Grantor Email:ErbilPDGrants@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Rebeen K Wali Grantor Email: ErbilPDGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.021 | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-014 | English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate | PKG00282296 | Jun 26, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | View |
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