Deadline: 15 June 2020
The U.S. Mission in Iraq has announced an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to implement The English for Mission Contacts (EFMC) program.
The (EFMC) program supports U.S. Mission and Strategic Framework Agreement goals by enhancing cooperation with Iraqi contacts and improving their capacity to communicate in English. Students in the EFMC program are important Iraqi interlocutors (not Embassy employees) with whom the nominating office has contact and who desire to improve their English language skills.
Goals
- Through this English language program, the U.S. Mission in Iraq seeks to provide Iraqi interlocutors and contacts with high quality English language courses, enabling them to improve their English skills and develop professionally.
- The program seeks to be as responsive as possible to the differing skill levels and professional needs of contacts who request to be nominated to participate. This program will enhance U.S. Mission cooperation with Iraqi interlocutors and communication with them, now and in the future.
Funding Information
Approximate Total Funding: $200,000.
Duration
- The award period will be from July 2020 – October 2021.
- The award duration will be 16 months.
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).
- 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 administering English teaching programs in Iraq, with preference given to organizations that have administered English for Mission Contacts 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 https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=326861