Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2014 01
Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2014 01
- The U.S. Mission to Iraq in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Corners in Iraq" 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 Apr 25, 2014 and posted on Apr 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2014. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The American Corners in Iraq grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS BAGHDAD PD 2014 01) is a U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Section (PAS) initiative seeking one qualified organization to provide day-to-day logistical and field support for nine already-established, fully operational American Corners across Iraq. These Corners are located in Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Tikrit, Maysan, Basrah, Najaf, Mosul, and Dohuk, and the selected awardee would operate under PAS strategic oversight and direction while ensuring the sites continue functioning smoothly and consistently.
At its core, the opportunity supports the broader U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, which emphasizes building linkages between Iraqi and U.S. institutions, particularly in higher education and scientific research. American Corners serve as visible, accessible information and engagement spaces typically hosted by universities or public libraries. They are designed to introduce Iraqi audiences to U.S. culture and society and to support informed, direct engagement by offering educational programming and access to American print and multimedia resources. A major stated purpose is to sustain open dialogue, counter misconceptions and misinformation, and strengthen people-to-people ties between Iraqis and Americans, including through in-person activities and electronic connections.
The program expectations go beyond keeping the doors open. Each Corner is intended to function both as a general resource center and as a hub for public diplomacy programming. The announcement highlights five core programming areas that the Corners should consistently support: English language teaching and learning; advising on educational opportunities in the United States; cultural programming and related activities; access to information about the United States; and outreach to and engagement with Iraqi alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. The implementing organization is responsible for ensuring the operational conditions needed to achieve these goals, including reliable equipment, Internet connectivity, adequate digital and hard-copy collections, trained staff, and sufficient institutional support at each location.
The opportunity also clarifies how responsibilities are shared within the American Corners model. The Corners operate as partnerships between the host institutions and PAS. Host institutions provide the physical space, ensure it is readily accessible to the public, and supply dedicated English-speaking staff. PAS, in turn, provides key resources such as electronic and print materials, equipment, and training, and collaborates closely with host institutions on the content and delivery of programming. Programming examples named in the announcement include speakers, discussion groups, film presentations, digital video conferences (DVCs), online engagements, and other activities aligned with public diplomacy objectives. The awardee would effectively serve as the field and logistics backbone that keeps these collaborations functioning across all nine sites.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, reflecting the expected ongoing involvement of the U.S. Embassy PAS in guiding and coordinating the project. Subject to available funds, the Embassy anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) totaling up to $300,000, with the award ceiling and floor both listed at $300,000, indicating a fixed expected award size. The activity category is education, and the CFDA number is 19.021 (Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa). The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. Key dates listed include a posted and creation date of April 25, 2014, with an application closing date of June 25, 2014, and an archive date of July 25, 2014. The administering agency is the U.S. Mission to Iraq, with grant-related contact support referenced through a grants and financial management specialist and a general PAS Baghdad grants email for assistance accessing the full announcement.
FAQs: American Corners in Iraq (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS BAGHDAD PD 2014 01)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Section (PAS) initiative to select one qualified organization to provide day-to-day logistical and field support for nine already-established, fully operational American Corners located across Iraq.
What are American Corners?
American Corners are visible, accessible information and engagement spaces, typically hosted by universities or public libraries. They introduce Iraqi audiences to U.S. culture and society and support direct engagement through educational programming and access to American print and multimedia resources.
How many awards are expected?
The Embassy anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which indicates the U.S. Embassy PAS will have ongoing involvement in guiding and coordinating the project.
What is the total funding amount available?
Subject to available funds, the anticipated award totals up to $300,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed at $300,000, indicating a fixed expected award size.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports the broader U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement by sustaining American Corners as platforms for dialogue, addressing misconceptions and misinformation, and strengthening people-to-people ties between Iraqis and Americans through in-person activities and electronic connections.
What exactly will the selected organization do?
The selected awardee will provide logistical and field support to keep nine existing Corners functioning smoothly and consistently. The organization will operate under PAS strategic oversight and direction while serving as the day-to-day field and logistics backbone across all sites.
Are the American Corners new sites that need to be created?
No. The announcement specifies that the nine Corners are already established and fully operational.
Where are the nine American Corners located?
The Corners are located in Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Tikrit, Maysan, Basrah, Najaf, Mosul, and Dohuk.
What programming areas are the Corners expected to support?
The announcement highlights five core programming areas: (1) English language teaching and learning, (2) advising on educational opportunities in the United States, (3) cultural programming and related activities, (4) access to information about the United States, and (5) outreach to and engagement with Iraqi alumni of U.S. government exchange programs.
What kinds of activities are mentioned as examples of Corner programming?
Examples include speakers, discussion groups, film presentations, digital video conferences (DVCs), online engagements, and other activities aligned with public diplomacy objectives.
What does "day-to-day logistical and field support" imply in this opportunity?
Based on the announcement, it means ensuring the operational conditions needed for consistent programming and services, including reliable equipment, Internet connectivity, adequate digital and hard-copy collections, trained staff, and sufficient institutional support at each location.
How are responsibilities shared among PAS, host institutions, and the awardee?
The Corners operate as partnerships between host institutions and PAS. Host institutions provide the physical space, ensure it is readily accessible to the public, and supply dedicated English-speaking staff. PAS provides key resources such as electronic and print materials, equipment, and training, and collaborates with host institutions on programming. The awardee supports these partnerships by providing the field and logistics support that helps keep operations consistent across all sites.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is education.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.021 (Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa).
Who is the administering agency?
The administering agency is the U.S. Mission to Iraq (U.S. Embassy Baghdad), through its Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posted and creation date is April 25, 2014. The application closing date is June 25, 2014. The archive date is July 25, 2014.
How can applicants get help or request the full announcement?
The notice references support from a grants and financial management specialist and a general PAS Baghdad grants email for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Does the awardee operate independently once selected?
No. The awardee operates under PAS strategic oversight and direction, consistent with the cooperative agreement structure and the stated expectation of ongoing PAS involvement.
What is the broader policy or framework context referenced in the announcement?
The opportunity is framed as supporting the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, particularly the emphasis on building linkages between Iraqi and U.S. institutions in higher education and scientific research, and strengthening engagement and mutual understanding.
Are the Corners intended only as libraries or resource rooms?
No. Each Corner is intended to function both as a general resource center and as a hub for public diplomacy programming, including events and electronic engagements.
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