The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is offering a grant to develop a university partnership program for rural universities in Iraqi Kurdistan. This program aims to enhance university administration, curriculum, and teaching methodologies by linking universities in smaller cities with U.S. institutions. Training sessions will be held in the Kurdistan region and may include a U.S.-based component to strengthen ties and improve higher education in the region. This initiative aligns with the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States and the Republic of Iraq. Closing date: Aug 08, 2013.
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:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| 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:: | 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: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.021 |
| Competition ID: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-06 |
| Competition Title: | University Partnership Program for Rural Universities in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00181830 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 08, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Muhiba Rabejanova |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Muhiba Rabejanova | Organization Applicants |