Deadline– Apr 02, 2012
Countries/Region- Iraq
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP). The U.S. Embassy invites Iraqi non-governmental organizations to submit an 8-page proposal (maximum) to support the Iraq Advising Network and a detailed budget breakdown.
Since the 1970s, Iraqi academics have had few opportunities to improve their subject matter expertise and build connections to the larger academic world through studying abroad. In recent years, interest in studying at U.S. universities has significantly increased. The goal of all IAN activities is to increase the number of Iraqi students studying at U.S. universities by providing well-trained, knowledgeable and energetic advisers who can effectively deliver information and content about the U.S. higher education system to interested Iraqi students.
Eligibility-
- Eligibility is open to Iraqi Non-Governmental Organizations operating in Iraq. Applicants must be able to provide services in Baghdad and Erbil.
- Applicants are not required to include funding from other donors. However, applications that include additional in-kind and/or cash contributions from non-U.S. Government sources will be more competitive, since cost-sharing demonstrates a strong commitment to the planned activities and will be considered to show great cost effectiveness.
- All potential applicants should be able to provide services and support in both Baghdad and Erbil, work with participants in Arabic and Kurdish, handle financial transactions and maintain accurate records, order and secure materials from within Iraq and abroad, and provide online support in English for participant registration and administration.
Additional Information on Eligibility:
All Federal assistance recipients must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number and a CCR (CAGE) number prior to funds disbursement. A DUNS number may be acquired at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711 or requesting on-line at http://www.dnb.com/
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number:DOS-IQ-12-GR-001-NEA-031612
