The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is offering a grant for organizations to provide administrative services for the Iraq-U.S. Journalism Exchange Program. The grant aims to facilitate a three-week journalism exchange program in the U.S. for ten Iraqi journalists, focusing on U.S.-Iraq relations, anti-corruption, accountability, and the role of the press in democracy. The grant covers placement, travel, logistics, program design, and implementation. The program includes visits to multiple U.S. cities, mentoring with American journalists, and a budget of up to $200,000. Eligible organizations must submit proposals by August 30, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 239873
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Iraq-U.S. Journalist Exchange |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | Independent Media support and development in Iraq |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.021 — Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $200,000 |
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 one assistance award to provide administrative services for a U.S. Government educational initiative: Iraq-U.S. Journalism Exchange Program. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to provide a three-week, U.S.-based journalism exchange program during the period from September 2013 August 2014 for ten Iraqi journalists. The administrative services would include placement, travel and logistics, program design and implementation, interpretation, monitoring and evaluation. The program activities will focus on deepening the participants understanding of key policy initiatives in U.S.-Iraq relations, anti-corruption, accountability and transparency in government, and the role of the press in a democratic society. The program should expose participants to Americas diversity both in the professional and social spheres, provide visits to at least three U.S. cities (including Washington, DC), and include the opportunity for dialogue and/or mentoring with professional American journalists, ideally with a background in international affairs. The total amount of funding for this one-year award will be up to $200,000, pending the availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.021 |
| Competition ID: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-08 |
| Competition Title: | Iraq-U.S. Journalist Exchange |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00183141 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | BaghdadPDgrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.021 | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-08 | Iraq-U.S. Journalist Exchange | PKG00183141 | Aug 14, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 | View | BaghdadPDgrants@state.gov | Organization Applicants |