This grant, offered by the U.S. Mission in Iraq’s Public Affairs Section, invites proposals for the English Access Micro-scholarship Program in Central and Southern Iraq. It provides foundational English language skills to non-elite Iraqi youth, aged 13-18, via two years of after-school classes and intensive summer activities. The program also fosters an appreciation for American culture, democratic values, and equips students to participate in socio-economic development and pursue future U.S. Government-sponsored educational opportunities. A grant up to $380,000 will support this twenty-four month project.
Opportunity ID: 294922
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2017-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English Access Micro-scholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $380,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $380,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications must be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations.
Eligibility: Applicants must: • Have demonstrated experience administering English teaching programs in Iraq, with preference given to organizations that have administered English Access Micro-scholarship Program; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | The U.S. Mission in Iraq announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement the English Access Micro-scholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq. Public Affairs Section (PAS) seeks to provide Iraqi youth with educational opportunities through English-language instruction in accordance with Mission Iraq goals. The English Access Micro-scholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq will provide a foundation of English language skills to non-elite, 13 to 18 year-old students through after-school 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. Subject to the availability of funds, the Embassy expects to award a grant up to $380,000 to carry out the English Access Micro-scholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq over a twenty-four month time frame. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Baghdad Embassy website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Zahraa Alssenaid
Cultural affairs grants specialist Phone 3019858841X3411 Email:Baghdadpdgrants@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 294922 Full Announcement-NOFO -> NOFO -DOS-Baghdad-PD-2017-005_ Access Prorgam for Central and Southern Iraq.pdf
Folder 294922 Other Supporting Documents-Application Form -> Blank Application_form (for organizations).pdf
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