Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2015 03
Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2015 03
- The U.S. Mission to Iraq in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for Undergraduate Students" 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 28, 2015 and posted on Apr 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2015 May 28th, close of business 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Applicants must 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 low profit limited liability company (L3Cs) an academic institution or other institution for which profit is not a primary motive Have demonstrated experience administering exchange programs focused on youth and Have the capacity to operate in Iraq, or have or develop active partnerships with organization(s) operating in Iraq.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for Undergraduate Students (IYLEP) is a U.S. government-funded exchange and leadership development initiative announced by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad (U.S. Mission to Iraq). Through this grant opportunity, the Embassy sought proposals from qualified organizations to design and run the 2015 to 2017 cycle of IYLEP for Iraqi undergraduate students. The core purpose of the program is to help cultivate a new generation of Iraqi leaders by giving students structured exposure to leadership training, civic education and responsibility, diversity awareness, tolerance, and the broader values and habits associated with civic engagement. A central expectation is that the proposed program include a U.S.-based exchange component and clearly show how the activities would build mutual understanding and people-to-people ties between Iraqi and American youth, aligning the program with the broader U.S.-Iraq relationship and the goals outlined in the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States and the Republic of Iraq.
Financially, the opportunity was posted as a discretionary education-focused grant (Funding Opportunity Number DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2015-03) under CFDA 19.021, Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa. Subject to available funds, the Embassy anticipated making an award with an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,500,000. The award ceiling was listed as $1,500,000 and the award floor as $1,300,000, indicating the program was intended to be implemented at a substantial scale. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute resources of their own (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the grant terms) in addition to the U.S. government funding.
Eligibility was targeted to organizations with the capacity and credibility to manage international youth exchanges and operate in the Iraqi context. Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific category), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, internationally based nonprofit organizations, low-profit limited liability companies (L3Cs), and academic or other nonprofit-oriented institutions where profit is not the primary motive. Beyond formal organizational type, applicants were expected to demonstrate experience administering youth exchange programs and to show they could operate in Iraq directly or through active partnerships with organizations working on the ground in Iraq. In practical terms, competitive proposals would typically need to address participant recruitment and selection, program design and curriculum (leadership and civic components), exchange logistics and participant support, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and concrete mechanisms for sustaining alumni engagement and continued civic involvement after the exchange.
The application timeline for this particular announcement was tight and clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2015, and the original and current closing date was May 28, 2015, due by the close of business Baghdad time. The archive date was June 27, 2015, marking when the listing was formally archived. Questions about accessing the full announcement or handling submission issues were directed to the listed grants specialist contact, Muhiba Rabejanova, with instructions that inquiries should be sent by email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for Undergraduate Students (IYLEP)?
IYLEP is a U.S. government-funded exchange and leadership development initiative announced by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad (U.S. Mission to Iraq). It is focused on Iraqi undergraduate students and is designed to cultivate a new generation of Iraqi leaders through structured programming.
Who announced this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity was announced by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad (U.S. Mission to Iraq).
What time period did the requested program cycle cover?
The Embassy sought proposals to design and run the 2015 to 2017 cycle of IYLEP.
What is the core purpose of IYLEP as described in the announcement?
The core purpose is to help cultivate a new generation of Iraqi leaders by providing structured exposure to leadership training, civic education and responsibility, diversity awareness, tolerance, and broader values and habits associated with civic engagement.
What types of activities or themes were expected to be included in the program design?
The announcement emphasized leadership training, civic education and responsibility, diversity awareness, tolerance, and civic engagement. Competitive proposals would typically address recruitment and selection, program design and curriculum, exchange logistics and participant support, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and alumni engagement to sustain civic involvement after the exchange.
Was a U.S.-based exchange component required?
Yes. A central expectation was that the proposed program include a U.S.-based exchange component.
What did the Embassy expect regarding mutual understanding and people-to-people ties?
The proposal was expected to clearly show how the activities would build mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties between Iraqi and American youth.
How does this opportunity relate to the broader U.S.-Iraq relationship?
The program was expected to align with the broader U.S.-Iraq relationship and the goals outlined in the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States and the Republic of Iraq.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2015-03.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.021, Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa.
What type of grant was this described as?
It was posted as a discretionary, education-focused grant.
How much funding was anticipated for the award?
Subject to available funds, the Embassy anticipated making an award with an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,500,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $1,500,000 and the award floor was $1,300,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute their own resources in addition to U.S. government funding (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the grant terms).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific category), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, internationally based nonprofit organizations, low-profit limited liability companies (L3Cs), and academic or other nonprofit-oriented institutions where profit is not the primary motive.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education were listed as eligible. The announcement also noted that U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status were eligible, excluding institutions of higher education in that specific category.
What operational or experience requirements were implied beyond basic eligibility?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate experience administering youth exchange programs and show they could operate in Iraq directly or through active partnerships with organizations working on the ground in Iraq.
What kinds of proposal elements would typically be expected for a competitive submission?
Competitive proposals would typically address participant recruitment and selection; program design and curriculum (including leadership and civic components); exchange logistics and participant support; risk management; monitoring and evaluation; and specific mechanisms for sustaining alumni engagement and continued civic involvement after the exchange.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was May 28, 2015, due by the close of business Baghdad time.
Was the closing date changed from the original deadline?
No. The original and current closing date were both listed as May 28, 2015.
What does the archive date mean here, and when was it archived?
The archive date indicates when the listing was formally archived. The archive date was June 27, 2015.
Who was the point of contact for questions or submission issues?
Questions about accessing the full announcement or handling submission issues were directed to the listed grants specialist contact, Muhiba Rabejanova.
How were applicants instructed to send inquiries?
Inquiries were instructed to be sent by email.
What time zone governed the submission deadline?
The deadline was specified as close of business Baghdad time.
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