The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Section (PAS) is offering the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, an annual funding opportunity aimed at strengthening ties between the U.S. and Iraq. This grant is for proposals that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation, fostering mutual understanding. Programs must integrate an American cultural element or involve American experts, organizations, or institutions to further U.S. policy and perspectives. PAS Baghdad invites a range of initiatives that align with these strategic themes, encouraging innovative approaches to public diplomacy. Interested applicants should review the program statement for specific funding priorities and submission procedures to contribute to enhanced U.S.-Iraq relations.
Opportunity ID: 345404
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | • Strengthening Governance, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. • Strengthening Civil Society and Promoting Civic Engagement. • Enhancing Professionalism in the Media. • Combatting Disinformation. • Countering Violent Extremism. • Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship. • Empowering Women and Youth. • Fostering U.S.-Iraqi Cultural Ties. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| 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: | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the following types of organizations: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience. • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions. • Governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Iraq |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Baghdad invites proposals that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Iraq through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Zahraa A Alssenaid
Grants Specialist Email:Baghdadpdgrants@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 345404 Full Announcement-Full announcement -> Annual Program Statement – FY23.pdf
Folder 345404 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF424.pdf
Folder 345404 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF424_Instructions.pdf
Folder 345404 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> Grant Application form.pdf
Folder 345404 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF424A-Instructions.pdf
Folder 345404 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF424A.pdf
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