U.S. Mission to Iraq: Visiting American Professionals Program

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:
  • Fostering Stability and Economic Growth
  • Bolstering Democracy and Governance
  • Ensuring Iraq’s Sovereignty and Security

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).
• 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