The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is offering this grant to establish a university partnership program specifically for rural universities in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, including Halabja, Raparin, and Zakho Universities. This grant is for the purpose of linking these Iraqi institutions with U.S. universities to significantly enhance university administration, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies. Successful proposals must incorporate training sessions and seminars within the Kurdistan region, with an option for U.S.-based training components. The program aims to demonstrably improve the quality of higher education throughout Iraqi Kurdistan and foster stronger ties with the United States, aligning with the objectives of the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement between the two nations.
Opportunity ID: 238353
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | University Partnership Program for Rural Universities in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.021 — Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $450,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3); an internationally based non-profit organization; low-profit limited liability company (L3Cs); an academic institution; or other institution for which profit is not a primary motive; • Have demonstrated experience administering programs focused on higher education especially linkage/partnership programs; and • Have the capacity to operate in Iraq, or have or develop active partnerships with organization(s) operating in Iraq. All Federal assistance recipients must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) 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: | The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad invites eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement a university partnership program for rural universities (universities outside major cities) in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. The proposed universities include Halabja University, Raparin University and Zakho University. The goal of this program is to link Iraqi universities in smaller cities in the Iraqi Kurdistan region with U.S. institutions to improve university administration, curriculum, and teaching methodologies. Proposals must include training sessions/seminars in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and may include a U.S.-based training component. The proposal should demonstrate how these activities improve higher education in the Iraqi Kurdistan region and improve ties with the United States. This program advances the goals of the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States and the Republic of Iraq. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Baghdad PD Grants
Email:BaghdadPDGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 238353 Full Announcement-2 -> blank application_form (for organizations).pdf
Folder 238353 Full Announcement-3 -> rfp rural university partnerships.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Baghdad PD Grants Email: BaghdadPDGrants@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-2013-06 | University Partnership Program for Rural Universities in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region | PKG00181830 | Jul 25, 2013 | Aug 08, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238353 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
238353 Budget-1.1.pdf
238353 Project-1.1.pdf
238353 SF424A-1.0.pdf
238353 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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