This grant offered by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad aims to fund the development and implementation of the 2013-2014 Alumni University program. The program focuses on providing two-day training seminars for past participants of U.S. Embassy exchange programs, covering topics such as Resume Writing, Study Abroad Applications, Grant Proposal Writing, Leadership Skills, Public Speaking, Civic Engagement, and Awareness Campaign Development. Courses will be offered in Baghdad, Erbil, and potentially other locations, with each session accommodating a maximum of 20 students. Participants will receive certificates upon successful completion. Past iterations have benefitted around 1000 alumni.
Opportunity ID: 237653
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Alumni University |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Humanities (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA) |
| 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:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 14, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 300,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible applicants could include academic institutions |
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 the 2013-2014 Alumni University program. This program provides opportunities for past participants of U.S. Embassy sponsored exchange programs to take part in two-day training seminars in key areas identified by the alumni and the U.S. Embassy. Alumni University courses could include: Resume Writing and Interview Skills; How to Apply to Study Abroad; How to Write a Grant Proposal; Basic Leadership Skills; Debate and Public Speaking; Civic Engagement; and How to Develop Awareness Campaigns. The courses should be offered multiple times in Baghdad and Erbil and possibly elsewhere, and each should have a maximum of 20 students. Participants will receive certificates after the successful completion of each two-day course. Previous versions of Alumni University have served approximately 1000 past participants of U.S. Embassy sponsored programs. |
| 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
Package No: 1