Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2013 05
Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2013 05
- The U.S. Mission to Iraq in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alumni University" 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 Jul 14, 2013 and posted on Jul 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants could include academic institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alumni University grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-05) is a discretionary U.S. government funding program administered by the U.S. Mission to Iraq through the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. It seeks one organization to design and run the 2013-2014 Alumni University, a short-course training initiative aimed specifically at Iraqi alumni who previously participated in U.S. Embassy-sponsored exchange programs. The core purpose is to keep that alumni network engaged and growing by offering practical, skills-based instruction aligned with topics identified jointly by alumni needs and Embassy priorities, with an emphasis that fits within the humanities/cultural affairs space under CFDA 19.021 (Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa).
The program is structured around two-day training seminars, delivered in small cohorts, with each individual course capped at a maximum of 20 participants. Courses are expected to be offered multiple times in Baghdad and Erbil, with the possibility of additional locations depending on feasibility and program design. Training topics are intended to be applied and career- and community-oriented. Examples listed in the announcement include resume writing and interview skills, guidance on applying to study abroad, grant proposal writing, basic leadership skills, debate and public speaking, and civic engagement including how to develop awareness campaigns. Participants who successfully complete a course receive a certificate, which reinforces both achievement and professional value for alumni.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the implementing organization should expect a more hands-on partnership with the U.S. Embassy than a typical grant, with coordination on objectives, implementation details, and likely monitoring and reporting expectations. The announcement anticipates a single award with an estimated total funding amount of up to $300,000, which is also the award ceiling. There is no required cost sharing or matching. The award floor is listed as $0, indicating proposals could vary in scale, but the ceiling sets the maximum available federal support.
Eligibility is open primarily to nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. The notice also indicates that eligible applicants could include academic institutions, suggesting some flexibility in practice for organizations with an education or training mission that can credibly deliver multi-city programming. The program’s history indicates substantial demand and reach, with previous Alumni University iterations reportedly serving around 1,000 alumni of U.S. Embassy-sponsored programs, which signals that the Embassy is looking for an implementer that can manage repeated trainings, consistent quality control, and logistical coordination across venues and cohorts.
Key dates for this opportunity reflect its original cycle: it was posted and created on July 14, 2013, with an application deadline of August 16, 2013, and an archive date of September 15, 2013. Organizations seeking clarification were directed to contact Christienne Carroll, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, via phone at 1-301-985-8841, particularly if there were issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as funding to run a structured, repeatable series of intensive two-day workshops for U.S. exchange program alumni in Iraq, delivered in multiple rounds and locations, focused on employability, leadership, civic participation, and communication skills, and implemented in close coordination with the Embassy to strengthen alumni capacity and sustain long-term engagement with U.S.-supported exchange networks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Alumni University (DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-05)
What is the Alumni University grant opportunity?
The Alumni University grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-05) is a discretionary U.S. government funding program administered by the U.S. Mission to Iraq through the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. It supports one organization to design and implement the 2013-2014 Alumni University, a short-course training initiative for Iraqi alumni of U.S. Embassy-sponsored exchange programs.
Who is the funding agency and administrator?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Mission to Iraq, through the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to keep the U.S. Embassy-sponsored alumni network in Iraq engaged and growing by offering practical, skills-based instruction. Training topics are intended to be aligned with both alumni needs and U.S. Embassy priorities.
What type of activities will be funded?
The funded organization is expected to design and run a structured series of two-day training seminars (short courses). These seminars are delivered to small cohorts and are expected to be offered multiple times across locations.
Who are the intended participants?
The program is aimed specifically at Iraqi alumni who previously participated in U.S. Embassy-sponsored exchange programs.
What is the format and length of the trainings?
The program is structured around two-day training seminars. Each course is delivered to a small cohort, and each individual course is capped at a maximum of 20 participants.
How many participants can be in each course?
Each individual course is capped at a maximum of 20 participants.
Where are the trainings expected to take place?
Courses are expected to be offered multiple times in Baghdad and Erbil. The announcement also notes the possibility of additional locations depending on feasibility and overall program design.
What kinds of training topics are expected?
Topics are intended to be applied and career- and community-oriented. Examples listed in the announcement include:
- Resume writing and interview skills
- Guidance on applying to study abroad
- Grant proposal writing
- Basic leadership skills
- Debate and public speaking
- Civic engagement, including how to develop awareness campaigns
Are participants given anything upon completion?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete a course receive a certificate, intended to reinforce achievement and professional value for alumni.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.021, described in the announcement context as Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa, with an emphasis that fits within a humanities/cultural affairs space.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates a single award to one organization.
What is the funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $300,000. This figure is also the award ceiling (the maximum federal support available under this opportunity).
Is there an award floor or minimum grant size?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating proposals could vary in scale. However, the ceiling sets the maximum available federal support at $300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
What is the funding mechanism (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This means the implementing organization should expect a more hands-on partnership with the U.S. Embassy than a typical grant, including coordination on objectives and implementation details, and likely monitoring and reporting expectations.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open primarily to nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The notice states eligibility is primarily for nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education. At the same time, the notice also indicates that eligible applicants could include academic institutions, suggesting some flexibility in practice for organizations with an education or training mission that can credibly deliver the program.
What is the expected program timeframe?
The implementer is expected to design and run the Alumni University for the 2013-2014 period.
How large is the alumni audience and what level of demand is suggested?
The announcement notes that previous Alumni University iterations reportedly served around 1,000 alumni of U.S. Embassy-sponsored programs. This suggests substantial demand and indicates the Embassy is seeking an implementer capable of repeated trainings, consistent quality control, and logistical coordination.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted/created on July 14, 2013. The application deadline was August 16, 2013. The archive date was September 15, 2013.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
Organizations seeking clarification (especially if experiencing issues accessing the full announcement electronically) were directed to contact Christienne Carroll, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
What contact phone number is provided in the announcement?
The phone number provided is 1-301-985-8841.
What is the overall goal of the trainings in terms of outcomes?
The program is intended to strengthen alumni capacity and sustain long-term engagement with U.S.-supported exchange networks by providing practical instruction in areas such as employability, leadership, civic participation, and communication.
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