Funding-DOS - Public
Diplomacy Grants Program; September 1, 2013
U.S.
Mission to Iraq
Description
The
Public Diplomacy Grants Program supports initiatives that promote educational
and cultural engagement and foster mutual understanding between the United
States and Iraq. Grants are awarded for projects designed to further the
development of Iraq’s future leaders, build the capacity of Iraqi institutions,
and promote awareness and understanding of shared U.S. and Iraqi values.
Proposals are accepted at any time; applicants may be individuals or
representatives of civil society and non-governmental organizations, cultural
organizations, or research and academic institutions. Priority will be given to
Iraqi applicants, although the program is open to U.S.-based not-for-profit
organizations and institutions of higher education. Grant awards are subject to
the availability of funds and generally will not exceed $100,000; most will be
smaller. Requests for support for individual or group research projects or to
help defray the costs of study abroad will not be considered. Possible topics
include, but are not limited to:• Empowering Women and
Youth• Encouraging Environmental Awareness• Promoting Civic Engagement and
Strengthening Civil Society• Fostering Cultural Ties• Enhancing Professionalism
in the MediaApplications will be evaluated based on
the proposed topic, clearly formulated goals, the target group, and the
capacity of the individual or organization to carry out the proposed activity.
Cost-sharing and the inclusion of alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange
programs in developing and implementing grant activity are encouraged.
Applications should explain clearly any other likely sources of funding for the
project. Examples of program activity include, but are not limited to:• Public outreach campaigns• Training programs• Seminars,
workshops, or roundtable discussions• Cultural activities related to film,
music, or literature. Proposals that support social welfare projects, partisan
or political party activity, religious activity, or trade or other commercial
activity will not be considered.
Announcement
Number:
DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2013-01
Closing
Date:
Sep 01, 2013
Link
to Full Announcement
Contact
Information
Brian
Shott
Cultural Affairs Officer
Phone 1 240 553 0581 ext 2962 U.S. Embassy, Baghdad