Deadline: 1-Apr-22
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement the Southern Iraqi Universities Initiative program to support the four southern Iraqi universities of Basrah, Maysan, Al-Muthanna and Dhi Qar under its Southern Iraq Universities Initiative.
Focus Areas
Proposals should focus on the following two areas:
- supporting the establishment of an Environment Research Center at the University of Basrah; and,
- designing a renewable energy project that will be adapted at each of the four southern universities.
Under the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) between the United States Government and the Republic of Iraq, education, exchanges, and research collaboration are key pillars of cooperation. The U.S. Mission in Iraq, including the Embassy in Baghdad and its Consulate General in Erbil, supports the SFA through academic initiatives that promote human and technical capacity building inside Iraq, bolster long-term stability, develop the next generation of leaders, and support Iraq’s integration into the global academic community.
Additional Information
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The Iraq Southern Universities project will:
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Support the establishment of the University of Basrah’s Environmental Research Center. The center will focus on several environmental issues, including but not limited to:
- Water and Soil Pollution
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Hydrocarbon Waste
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Support the establishment of the University of Basrah’s Environmental Research Center. The center will focus on several environmental issues, including but not limited to:
- Facilitate the design of a renewable energy project that will be implemented at each of the universities in Basrah, Maysan, Al-Muthanna and Dhi Qar. The project should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Designing and outfitting a renewable energy laboratory that will support the design, testing, and dissemination of efficient, renewable energy resources.
- Providing technical assistance that facilitates the study of solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
Funding Information
- Approximate Total Funding: $1,000,000, pending availability of funds.
- Approximate Number of Awards: One
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications must be submitted by U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3)
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Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3).
- 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.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=338298