Deadline- January 25, 2013
The United States Government (USG), through the U.S. Department of State (DoS), is seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) for U.S. Embassy Baghdad Annual Program Statement on The Ambassadors Funds to promote reconciliation and stability in Iraq and that improve the institutional capacity of Iraqi organizations and local communities.
The total amount of funding for this APS is expected to be approximately $10,000,000. DoS expects that the majority of the awards will be within the range of $200,000 to $500,000, although smaller awards and larger awards up to $2,000,000 may be considered. The amount of available funding is subject to change and DoS reserves the right to make no awards as a result of this APS. Competition for awards through this APS shall be open for one year. Awards will be made on a rolling basis.
Areas to be considered-
- strengthen Iraqi civil society
- promote the rule of law
- strengthen the role of women across Iraqi society
- advance broad based prosperity by supporting efforts that strengthen Iraq’s private-sector economy and support the country’s reintegration in the world economy
- serve vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), widows and single female heads of household, and religious and ethnic minorities
- and improve the capability and effectiveness of the Government of Iraq (GOI) at the national and provincial level.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding.
- The U.S. Embassy Baghdad is seeking applications from registered U.S., Iraqi, and other international non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations willing to forego profit.
- Eligible organizations could include, for example, foundations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations (FBOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), host country organizations, private organizations affiliated with public academic institutions and international non-governmental organizations, private companies, and professional associations.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number. NEAI-NEAIQ-13-003
