Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 004
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission in Iraq, offered a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 004) to support Iraqi participation in NAFSA 2019, the Association of International Educators Annual Conference and Exhibition, held May 26-31, 2019 in Washington, DC. The project centers on providing full logistical and operational support for a small delegation of six Iraqi government and university officials traveling to the United States to take part in the conference, with the broader purpose of strengthening ties between Iraqi and U.S. higher education institutions.
The funded organization would be responsible for planning and implementing two main components. First, it would organize a two-day university familiarization tour in and around the Washington, DC area, giving the Iraqi delegates structured exposure to U.S. higher education institutions and practices. Second, it would manage practical logistics tied to the delegation's participation in NAFSA, which typically includes coordinating conference participation and handling on-the-ground operational needs so delegates can focus on professional engagement rather than travel and scheduling details.
The opportunity emphasizes the value of NAFSA as a major global convening in international higher education, drawing thousands of university leaders and education officials from around the world. By attending, the Iraqi delegates are expected to learn more about how U.S. higher education functions, join sessions and small group discussions, exchange information about Iraqi universities and the higher education landscape in Iraq, and build professional connections that can lead to future institutional collaborations. The program is framed as practical capacity-building and relationship-building, aimed at creating follow-on partnerships rather than being a one-time conference visit.
This grant also explicitly ties the activity to the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, highlighting a shared commitment by the United States and the Government of Iraq to expand affiliations between Iraqi and U.S. institutions and to encourage coordination in higher education and scientific research. In other words, the logistical support and campus tour are meant to serve a larger diplomatic and educational objective: accelerating sustained academic linkages, research cooperation, and institutional partnerships.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The award had a funding ceiling of $80,000, with one award anticipated. The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2019, and the original application deadline was March 15, 2019. The funding activity category was education, under CFDA 19.021, and the instrument type was a grant.Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 004
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Logistical Support for Iraqi Delegation to NAFSA 2019" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 07, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission in Iraq, listed as Funding Opportunity Number DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 004. It supported Iraqi participation in NAFSA 2019, the Association of International Educators Annual Conference and Exhibition.
What was the purpose of the project?
The project’s purpose was to provide full logistical and operational support for a small delegation of six Iraqi government and university officials traveling to the United States to participate in NAFSA 2019, with the broader goal of strengthening ties between Iraqi and U.S. higher education institutions.
What event was this grant connected to?
The grant supported participation in NAFSA 2019, the Association of International Educators Annual Conference and Exhibition.
When and where was NAFSA 2019 held?
NAFSA 2019 was held May 26-31, 2019 in Washington, DC.
Who was the intended delegation?
The project focused on a small delegation of six Iraqi government and university officials.
What were the main activities the funded organization had to deliver?
The funded organization was responsible for planning and implementing two main components: (1) a two-day university familiarization tour in and around Washington, DC, and (2) practical logistics and operational support tied to the delegation’s participation in the NAFSA conference.
What is the university familiarization tour?
The university familiarization tour was a structured, two-day set of visits in and around the Washington, DC area designed to give Iraqi delegates exposure to U.S. higher education institutions and practices.
What does "full logistical and operational support" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description, it refers to managing practical, on-the-ground needs related to the delegation’s conference participation so delegates can focus on professional engagement rather than travel and scheduling details. This includes coordinating conference participation and handling operational logistics during the trip.
Why was NAFSA considered valuable for this delegation?
The opportunity emphasized NAFSA as a major global convening in international higher education that draws thousands of university leaders and education officials. The delegates were expected to learn about how U.S. higher education functions, join sessions and small group discussions, exchange information about Iraqi universities and Iraq’s higher education landscape, and build professional connections.
What outcomes was the program aiming for?
The program was framed as practical capacity-building and relationship-building intended to create follow-on partnerships and future institutional collaborations between Iraqi and U.S. higher education institutions, rather than being a one-time conference visit.
How does this grant relate to the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement?
The grant explicitly linked the activity to the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, describing a shared commitment to expand affiliations between Iraqi and U.S. institutions and encourage coordination in higher education and scientific research.
What broader goals did the grant support beyond conference attendance?
Beyond conference participation, the tour and logistics were intended to support a larger diplomatic and educational objective: accelerating sustained academic linkages, research cooperation, and institutional partnerships between Iraq and the United States.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Were universities allowed to apply as the lead applicant?
No. The opportunity excluded institutions of higher education from eligibility.
What was the maximum funding available?
The funding ceiling for the award was $80,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was anticipated.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The instrument type was a grant.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was education.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.021.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 15, 2019.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 004.
What geographic area did the university tour focus on?
The tour was to be conducted in and around the Washington, DC area.
What was the intended benefit to Iraqi institutions?
The intended benefit included learning about U.S. higher education practices, sharing information about Iraqi higher education, and developing professional relationships that could lead to collaborations and partnerships involving Iraqi universities and officials.
What was the intended benefit to U.S. institutions?
The opportunity framed benefits in terms of strengthening ties and expanding affiliations between Iraqi and U.S. institutions, supporting coordination in higher education and scientific research through relationship-building and follow-on partnerships.
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