This department is offering a grant to develop and implement the Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq. The grant aims to enable U.S. experts to engage with Iraqi audiences on various topics, fostering understanding of U.S. priorities and building linkages between experts and institutions. The program will include in-person and virtual events for visiting speakers, with one cooperative agreement of up to $350,000 available. Closing date for submissions is Feb 28, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291140
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2017-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | The U.S. Mission in Iraq announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq. Public Affairs Section (PAS) Baghdad seeks to enable U.S. experts to engage with Iraqi audiences, in person and via virtual platforms, on a variety of topics in accordance with Mission Iraq goals through this program. The Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies, and institutions, as well as build linkages between U.S and Iraqi experts and institutions. Proposals should be developed to include programmatic events for 8-10 visiting speakers to Iraq and 10-15 virtual speakers throughout the 12-month timeframe. Subject to the availability of funds, the Embassy expects to award one cooperative agreement up to $350,000 to carry out the Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Baghdad post 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 291140 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Blank Application_form (for organizations).pdf
Folder 291140 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DOS-Baghdad-PD-2017-001_American Corners.pdf
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