Opportunity Information: Apply for DS BAGHDAD PD 2017 005
The English Access Micro-scholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the U.S. Mission in Iraq, specifically the Public Affairs Section (PAS). It invites eligible organizations to compete for funding to design and deliver an English-language education program aimed at expanding opportunities for Iraqi youth in central and southern Iraq. The overall purpose is to align with Mission Iraq goals by using English instruction as a practical tool for education, civic understanding, and longer-term social and economic participation.
The program focuses on non-elite students ages 13 to 18 and is structured as a two-year sequence that combines after-school English classes with intensive summer activities. The intent is not only to build a solid foundation in English language skills, but also to expose participants to aspects of American culture and to concepts tied to democratic values. In addition to language learning, the program is framed as a pathway that can help students strengthen their ability to contribute to their communities and improve their competitiveness for future educational opportunities, including potential participation in other U.S. Government-sponsored exchange or scholarship programs.
From a funding and administration standpoint, this is a discretionary grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under the education category (CFDA 19.021). The opportunity number is DS BAGHDAD PD 2017 005, created June 22, 2017, with an original closing date of July 22, 2017. Subject to the availability of funds, the Embassy anticipated making one award, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of up to $380,000 to implement the program over a 24-month period.
Eligibility is described broadly as “Others,” with clarification referenced in the full announcement’s additional eligibility information. In practical terms, applicants are expected to be organizations capable of planning and running a sustained, two-year youth English program with both academic and enrichment components, and of meeting U.S. government grant management and reporting expectations.Apply for DS BAGHDAD PD 2017 005
- The Department of State in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English Access Micro-scholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq" 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 Jun 22, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2017. (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 $380,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the English Access Micro-scholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq?
It is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the U.S. Mission in Iraq, specifically the Public Affairs Section (PAS). The funded project is expected to design and deliver an English-language education program for Iraqi youth in central and southern Iraq, using English instruction as a practical tool connected to education, civic understanding, and longer-term social and economic participation.
Who is offering and managing this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State and administered through the U.S. Mission in Iraq (Embassy), Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is intended to align with Mission Iraq goals by expanding opportunities for Iraqi youth through English instruction. It aims to build English skills while also supporting participants' education, civic understanding, and long-term ability to participate socially and economically.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The target audience is non-elite Iraqi students ages 13 to 18 living in central and southern Iraq.
What ages are eligible to participate as students?
Students are intended to be between 13 and 18 years old.
What does "non-elite students" mean in this context?
The announcement states the program focuses on non-elite students, meaning the intended participants are not drawn from elite or highly advantaged groups. The opportunity description does not provide a more specific definition beyond this phrasing.
Where will the program take place?
The program is focused on central and southern Iraq.
How long is the program expected to run?
The program is structured as a two-year sequence, and the grant is anticipated to support implementation over a 24-month period.
What activities or components must the program include?
The program is described as a two-year sequence that combines after-school English classes with intensive summer activities. It is also intended to expose participants to aspects of American culture and to concepts tied to democratic values.
Is the program only about learning English?
No. While building a solid foundation in English language skills is central, the program is also designed to expose students to American culture and to concepts related to democratic values, and to support students in contributing to their communities and improving competitiveness for future educational opportunities.
How does the program connect to civic understanding and democratic values?
The announcement frames English instruction as a tool for civic understanding and includes exposure to concepts tied to democratic values as part of the program design.
What benefits are expected for student participants?
Based on the description, expected outcomes include stronger English skills, exposure to American culture and democratic values concepts, improved ability to contribute to communities, and improved competitiveness for future educational opportunities, including possible participation in other U.S. Government-sponsored exchange or scholarship programs.
Can this program help students qualify for other U.S. Government programs?
The announcement describes the program as a pathway that can help students improve competitiveness for future educational opportunities, including potential participation in other U.S. Government-sponsored exchange or scholarship programs.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a discretionary grant (Grant).
What is the program or funding category?
The opportunity is under the education category and is listed as CFDA 19.021.
What is the official opportunity number?
The opportunity number is DS BAGHDAD PD 2017 005.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
It was created on June 22, 2017, with an original closing date of July 22, 2017.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Subject to the availability of funds, the Embassy anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is up to $380,000.
What is the period of performance supported by this funding?
The funding is intended to implement the program over a 24-month period.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. The announcement notes the award is subject to the availability of funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement's additional eligibility information. The description indicates applicants are expected to be organizations capable of planning and running a sustained two-year youth English program and meeting U.S. government grant management and reporting expectations.
What kinds of organizations are likely to be competitive?
Based on the description, competitive applicants would be organizations able to design and deliver a sustained, two-year English-language program for youth that includes after-school instruction and intensive summer activities, and that can meet U.S. government grant management and reporting requirements.
What administrative expectations are mentioned for grantees?
The description notes that applicants are expected to meet U.S. government grant management and reporting expectations.
Is there any indication of required reporting formats or schedules?
No specific reporting formats or schedules are provided in the summary description; it only states that U.S. government grant management and reporting expectations apply.
Does the announcement specify curriculum requirements or instructional hours?
No. The summary describes the program structure (after-school classes plus intensive summer activities over two years) but does not provide curriculum requirements, instructional hours, or specific pedagogy in the provided information.
Does the announcement specify how students are selected?
No selection process details are provided in the summary beyond the intended target group (non-elite students ages 13 to 18 in central and southern Iraq).
Does the opportunity description mention partnerships or subawards?
No. The provided information does not mention partnerships, subawards, or required collaborators.
Does the opportunity description mention cost share or matching requirements?
No. The provided information does not mention cost sharing or matching requirements.
Does the opportunity description specify where to find additional eligibility details?
Yes. It notes that eligibility is listed as "Others" and points to the full announcement's additional eligibility information for clarification.
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