Deadline- 14 June 2013
Proposals are accepted for Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) for Undergraduate Students by The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The mission of this program is to to develop future generations of Iraqi leaders by inculcating in Iraqi university students leadership skills, civic rights and responsibility, respect for diversity, and the values of civic engagement.
Program Activities-
- Visits and activities with U.S. families;
- Academic and leadership training on U.S. campuses;
- Volunteer work with community organizations; and
- Meetings with U.S. youth organizations.
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; 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.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-03
