The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is offering a grant for organizations to provide equipment, maintenance, training, and logistical support to seven American Corners in Iraq. These spaces in cities like Baghdad and Erbil promote cultural exchange between the U.S. and Iraq, offering educational programs and access to American resources. The grant aims to strengthen understanding and cooperation between the two countries in alignment with the U.S. – Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement. Submission deadline is Aug 19, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 296574
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2017-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Support to American Corners in Iraq |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Support to American Corners in Iraq |
| 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: | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2017 This only an extension to the deadline |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2017 This only an extension to the deadline |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility: Applicants must: • 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; an academic institution; or other institution for which profit is not a primary motive; • Have demonstrated experience in public engagement programming and logistical support; • Have the capacity to operate in Iraq, or have active partnerships with organization(s) operating in Iraq. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Iraq |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad invites eligible organizations to submit proposals to provide equipment, general maintenance, training, daily coordination, and logistical support for program activities at seven existing American Corners (ACs) in Iraq under the strategic oversight and direction of the Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Embassy Baghdad. The seven American Corners are fully operational and located in the following cities; Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaimaniyah, Maysan, Basrah, Najaf, and Dahuk.
The Governments of Iraq and the United States are jointly committed through the U.S. – Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement to the establishment of affiliations between Iraqi and U.S. institutions to promote and facilitate coordination in the field of higher education and scientific research. One example of this cooperation is the American Corner information spaces hosted in universities and public libraries across Iraq. The American Corners introduce Iraqi audiences to U.S. culture and society by providing a platform for educational programs and offering access to American print, multimedia, and other materials. The Corners help maintain an open dialogue, counteract misconceptions and misinformation, and build bridges of understanding between the people of the United States and Iraq. |
| Link to Additional Information: | us embassy website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Zahraa Alssenaid
Grants Specialist Phone 3019858841X3411 Email:Baghdadpdgrants@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 296574 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Blank Application_form (for organizations).pdf
Folder 296574 Full Announcement-NOFO -> NOFO – Support to American Corners in Iraq.pdf
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