Deadline: 31 March 2018
The U.S. Mission in Iraq has announced an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals for a grant to implement the U.S.-Iraqi Think Tank Linkage Program for Iraqi Academics and Commentators program.
The main goal of the program would be to establish linkages between the participating academics/commentators with their counterparts in the United States to develop partnerships that would increase current and future dialogue and exchange of information, including joint publications and events.
The Public Affairs Section seeks to connect an influential group of Iraqi think tank representatives with their counterparts in the United States. This program would send ten academics and Iraqi media commentators, selected by Embassy PA staff, to the United States for a ten day exchange program to meet with representatives of American think tanks, U.S. government representatives, and international and media organizations.
The selected participants will be individuals who are known to publish in-depth reports on topics of political, security, economic, and social interest for consideration by decision makers in the Iraqi government and general public.
The 10-day U.S.-Iraqi Think Tank Linkage Program for Iraqi Academics and Commentators will take place in both Washington, DC and New York City. Program participants will visit U.S. federal government entities, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and media outlets
Focus Areas
Topics to be covered include:
- The role of think tanks and policy research institutions in U.S. society,
- The collaboration of think tanks with educational institutions, NGOs, and government branches,
- U.S.-Iraq bilateral relations in the post-ISIS era, the continued International Coalition role in Iraq post-ISIS,
- Investment opportunities in Iraq for American companies
- Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi’s anti-corruption and national reconciliation efforts
- Relations between the Iraqi federal government in Baghdad and the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
- Award Ceiling: $100,000
- Award Floor: $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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; an academic institution; or other institution for which profit is not a primary motive.
- Have demonstrated experience developing and administering similar programs.
- Have the capacity to operate in Iraq and have active partnerships with organization(s) operating in Iraq needed to support the program.
- All Federal assistance recipients must have a unique identifier (DUNS) 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.
- Eligible applicants may not submit more than one proposal in this competition.
- If more than one proposal is received from the same applicant, all submissions will be declared technically ineligible and will receive no further consideration in the review process.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: U.S
For further information, please visit grants.gov.