Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2015 05
Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2015 05
- The U.S. Mission to Iraq in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Basrah Entrepreneurship" 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 May 28, 2015 and posted on May 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2015 All applications should be submitted by COB on June 28th Baghdad, Iraq time.. (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 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 Basrah Entrepreneurship grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2015-05) is a U.S. Mission to Iraq program administered through the U.S. Consulate General in Basrah that supports a 12-month, youth-focused entrepreneurship and mentoring initiative in Basrah province. The program is designed to identify and engage young adults in Basrah, specifically ages 19 to 22, and help them build a practical, career-oriented network centered on private-sector opportunities. At its core, the opportunity is about developing a connected group of motivated, self-starting youth and pairing them with like-minded professionals who are already employed in the private sector, so participants can learn directly from real workplace experience and local business norms.
The grant is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the U.S. government typically expects an active partnership role during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The activity category is Employment, Labor and Training, and it is tied to CFDA 19.021, Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa. The Consulate's stated goals are threefold: first, to build a sustainable network of young people with clear professional and entrepreneurial ambitions; second, to provide participants with skills that improve their employability in the Basrah labor market; and third, to create meaningful exposure to Basrah business leaders so youth can better understand local private-sector expectations and opportunities. While the theme is entrepreneurship, the emphasis is broader than starting a business; it also includes preparing youth for private-sector careers and strengthening mentoring relationships that can guide career decisions, job readiness, and professional development.
Funding for the award is fixed at an estimated total of $100,000, with the award ceiling and floor both listed as $100,000, indicating the Consulate anticipated making one award at that amount. The opportunity was posted on May 28, 2015, with an application deadline of close of business on June 28, 2015 (Baghdad time), and an archive date of July 28, 2015. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicant organizations would need to contribute some form of non-federal support, such as cash, in-kind contributions, volunteer time, or other eligible matching resources, consistent with the program rules.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this means the Consulate was looking for a qualified nonprofit organization capable of designing and running a structured program over one year, building partnerships with local private-sector employers and business leaders, recruiting and selecting youth participants in the 19-22 age range, and delivering training and mentoring components that lead to measurable improvements in employability and professional networks. The announcement also notes that further details are available through U.S. Embassy Baghdad grants programs, and that applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement could contact the listed grants specialist for assistance.
Basrah Entrepreneurship Grant (DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2015-05) FAQs
1) What is the Basrah Entrepreneurship grant opportunity?
The Basrah Entrepreneurship grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2015-05) is a U.S. Mission to Iraq program administered through the U.S. Consulate General in Basrah. It supports a 12-month, youth-focused entrepreneurship and mentoring initiative in Basrah province.
2) Who administers the program?
The program is administered through the U.S. Consulate General in Basrah as part of the U.S. Mission to Iraq.
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to identify and engage young adults in Basrah (ages 19 to 22) and help them build a practical, career-oriented network centered on private-sector opportunities. A key element is pairing motivated youth with professionals already employed in the private sector so participants can learn from real workplace experience and local business norms.
4) Is this program only about starting new businesses?
No. While entrepreneurship is a central theme, the emphasis is broader than starting a business. It also includes preparing youth for private-sector careers and strengthening mentoring relationships that support career decisions, job readiness, and professional development.
5) What are the Consulate's stated goals for the initiative?
The Consulate's goals are: (1) build a sustainable network of young people with clear professional and entrepreneurial ambitions; (2) provide participants with skills that improve employability in the Basrah labor market; and (3) create meaningful exposure to Basrah business leaders so youth can better understand local private-sector expectations and opportunities.
6) Who is the intended participant group?
The initiative specifically targets young adults in Basrah province who are 19 to 22 years old.
7) What kinds of activities does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on entrepreneurship and mentoring with an employment and workforce-readiness orientation. It is meant to develop a connected group of motivated youth, connect them with private-sector professionals, and improve employability and professional networks through practical exposure and guidance.
8) What is the award type, and what does that mean for implementation?
The award is a Cooperative Agreement. This typically means the U.S. government expects to play an active partnership role during implementation, rather than only providing funding and stepping away.
9) What activity category is this grant listed under?
The activity category is Employment, Labor and Training.
10) What CFDA program is this tied to?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.021, Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa.
11) How long is the program period?
The initiative is structured as a 12-month program.
12) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $100,000. The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is also $100,000.
13) How many awards were anticipated?
Because the ceiling and floor are both listed as $100,000, the announcement indicates the Consulate anticipated making one award at that amount.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant organization must contribute non-federal support consistent with program rules. Examples mentioned include cash, in-kind contributions, volunteer time, or other eligible matching resources.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, excluding institutions of higher education.
16) Are universities or other institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
17) What kind of organization was the Consulate looking for to run this program?
The announcement indicates the Consulate was seeking a qualified nonprofit capable of designing and running a structured program over one year, building partnerships with local private-sector employers and business leaders, recruiting and selecting youth participants ages 19 to 22, and delivering training and mentoring that leads to measurable improvements in employability and professional networks.
18) What geographic area does the initiative serve?
The initiative is focused on Basrah province.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 28, 2015.
20) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was close of business on June 28, 2015 (Baghdad time).
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 28, 2015.
22) Where can applicants find more details?
The announcement notes that additional details are available through U.S. Embassy Baghdad grants programs.
23) What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement?
The announcement states that applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement could contact the listed grants specialist for assistance.
24) What is the central program approach described in the announcement?
The program centers on developing a connected group of motivated, self-starting youth and pairing them with like-minded private-sector professionals who can provide mentoring, workplace perspective, and exposure to local business norms and expectations.
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