Deadline: 30-May-22
The U.S. Mission Iraq announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq.
Program Details
- The Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq will connect U.S. experts (U.S. citizens only) with Iraqi audiences and institutions.
- This program will recruit American experts to engage with Iraqi audiences in person or virtually through lectures, workshops, and seminars, through appearances in foreign media, and in a consultancy capacity. Speakers will address topics identified by U.S. Mission Iraq.
- Participating speakers and experts can be programmed with a variety of professional audiences in a wide range of disciplines; however, English language teaching and the performing arts are specifically excluded.
- Performing artists may participate in programs as speakers or consultants but will not be recruited for performances or exhibitions.
- In addition, speakers will not teach university courses as part of this program.
- Mission priority goals include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Funding Information
- Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement
- Approximate Total Funding: $350,00,000, pending availability of funds
- Approximate Number of Awards: One
- Anticipated Award Date: July 01, 2022
- Anticipated Project Completion Date: October 30, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants: 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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Eligibility: 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 the organization(s) operating in Iraq needed to support the program.
- All Federal assistance recipients must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and a CCR (CAGE) number prior to funds disbursement.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
For more information, visit https://iq.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/245/DOS-Baghdad-PD-2022-005-Visiting-American-Professionals-Program-for-Iraq.pdf
