Deadline: 1-Apr-22
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement the CISCO Labs for IKR Polytechnic University program to support higher education and work force development in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR).
The U.S. Mission in Iraq supports political stability, education, and economic growth. This program will advance these goals by establishing labs that will better prepare Iraqi students for the work force. Iraq is challenged by difficult economic circumstances, including high youth unemployment.
Funding Information
- Type of Award: Grant Agreement.
- Approximate Total Funding: $500,000.00, pending availability of funds
- Approximate Number of Awards: One
- Anticipated Award Date: May 01, 2022
- Anticipated Project Completion Date: February 28, 2023
- Additional Information: Applicants' budget submissions should be realistic and reflect anticipated actual costs required to implement the program(s) and the varying costs specific to programming needs.
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).
- 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 the organization(s) operating in Iraq needed to support the program.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
For more information, visit https://iq.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/245/02-06-2022-DOS-Baghdad-Polytechnic-NOFO.pdf