Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2015 01
Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2015 01
- The U.S. Mission to Iraq in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Access to Information Law Training Workshops for the Media Community and KRG Officials" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021 Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 3, 2015 and posted on Feb 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2015 This opportunity will be active for 30 days from the posting day.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- The more in detail eligibility criteria 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 and/or academic institution
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is offering a discretionary grant opportunity for organizations to design and run a series of practical training workshops focused on Iraq's Kurdistan Region Access to Information law (Law No. 11). The core purpose is to strengthen both sides of the access-to-information process at the same time: the journalists and editors who request and use public information, and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials at ministerial press offices (or equivalent units) who are responsible for implementing the law and responding to information requests. The activity is framed as an education-focused program intended to improve understanding of legal requirements, build workable procedures, and create more consistent implementation of the law across the region.
The program design is expected to include multiple workshops that directly train at least 60 editors and journalists and at least 30 public officials, with a cap of no more than 15 public officials participating in any single workshop. While the total number of workshops and the number of participants per workshop can vary, the Embassy emphasizes that participants should represent the governorates of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). Workshops must also be hosted in at least two cities, signaling an intent to reach beyond a single urban center and encourage broader regional buy-in. In addition to training sessions, the initiative is meant to convene the media community and government counterparts together so they can discuss challenges and align on a shared vision for full and effective implementation of the law.
Deliverables go beyond instruction and include tangible outputs meant to support longer-term institutional improvement. The selected grantees are expected to produce a written report that captures recommendations and best practices for public institutions to better support access to information, which likely includes practical guidance on processes, communication standards, timelines, and transparency norms. The program must also include a public event to highlight progress made through the workshops, helping socialize the effort and build public awareness around access-to-information rights and government responsibilities. Finally, the opportunity places strong emphasis on evaluation: the grantee should assess workshop impact and reconvene participants about six months later for feedback and an evaluation session, creating a follow-up loop that can measure what changed in practice and what obstacles remain.
Funding for this opportunity is capped at a total estimated amount of $100,000, with individual awards expected to range from $90,000 (floor) to $100,000 (ceiling). Up to four awards are anticipated. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute their own resources or secure partner support to complement U.S. government funds. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.021, Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa, and is administered by the U.S. Mission to Iraq.
Eligibility is limited to certain organization types. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as internationally based nonprofit organizations and/or academic institutions. The funding instrument is a grant and the opportunity was posted February 3, 2015, with a closing date of March 3, 2015, reflecting a 30-day application window. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Muhiba Rabejanova, Grants and Financial Management Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad for organizations to design and run a series of practical training workshops focused on Iraq's Kurdistan Region Access to Information law (Law No. 11). The program is education-focused and aims to improve understanding of legal requirements, build workable procedures, and encourage more consistent implementation of the law across the region.
Who is the funder and administrator of this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and administered by the U.S. Mission to Iraq.
What is the core purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen both sides of the access-to-information process at the same time: (1) journalists and editors who request and use public information, and (2) Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials in ministerial press offices (or equivalent units) who are responsible for implementing the law and responding to information requests.
What topics or law must the workshops focus on?
The workshops must focus on the Kurdistan Region Access to Information law, identified as Law No. 11.
What types of activities are expected under the grant?
The program is expected to include multiple practical training workshops, convenings that bring media and government counterparts together to discuss challenges and align on a shared vision, a public event to highlight progress, and an evaluation component that includes a reconvening about six months later for feedback and assessment.
How many people must be trained through the program?
The design is expected to directly train at least 60 editors and journalists and at least 30 public officials.
Is there a limit on how many public officials can be in a single workshop?
Yes. No more than 15 public officials may participate in any single workshop.
Can the number of workshops and participants per workshop vary?
Yes. The total number of workshops and the number of participants per workshop can vary, as long as the minimum training targets are met and other requirements (such as location and representation) are satisfied.
Do participants need to come from specific geographic areas?
Yes. The Embassy emphasizes that participants should represent the governorates of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR).
Where must workshops be held?
Workshops must be hosted in at least two cities, indicating the program should reach beyond a single urban center and encourage broader regional buy-in.
Does the program require joint engagement between media and government participants?
Yes. In addition to training sessions, the initiative is intended to convene the media community and government counterparts together so they can discuss challenges and align on a shared vision for full and effective implementation of the access-to-information law.
What deliverables are required beyond the workshops themselves?
Required deliverables include: (1) a written report capturing recommendations and best practices for public institutions to better support access to information, (2) a public event to highlight progress made through the workshops, and (3) an evaluation process that assesses impact and reconvenes participants about six months later for feedback and evaluation.
What should the written report cover?
The report is expected to capture recommendations and best practices for public institutions to better support access to information. The description suggests it may include practical guidance on processes, communication standards, timelines, and transparency norms.
Is a public event required?
Yes. The program must include a public event to highlight progress made through the workshops, with the intent to build public awareness around access-to-information rights and government responsibilities.
Is follow-up or longer-term evaluation required?
Yes. The opportunity places strong emphasis on evaluation, including reconvening participants about six months later for feedback and an evaluation session to measure what changed in practice and what obstacles remain.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is capped at $100,000. Individual awards are expected to range from $90,000 to $100,000.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
Up to four awards are anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute their own resources or secure partner support to complement U.S. government funds.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.021, Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to: (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and (2) internationally based nonprofit organizations and/or academic institutions.
Are U.S. universities eligible if they are institutions of higher education?
For U.S.-based applicants, the eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education. The opportunity also notes that internationally based academic institutions may be eligible.
When was the opportunity posted and what is the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on February 3, 2015, and closed on March 3, 2015, reflecting a 30-day application window.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Muhiba Rabejanova, Grants and Financial Management Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
What government counterparts are specifically mentioned as key participants?
The opportunity specifically mentions KRG officials at ministerial press offices (or equivalent units) who are responsible for implementing the law and responding to information requests.
What is the intended outcome of convening journalists/editors and public officials together?
The convenings are intended to allow both communities to discuss challenges and align on a shared vision for full and effective implementation of the access-to-information law, supporting more consistent application across the region.
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