Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 020
The grant opportunity titled "Investing in the Liberated University of Tikrit" is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq (Embassy Baghdad) funding call aimed at helping the University of Tikrit recover and rebuild after the devastation and disruption caused by ISIS and subsequent military operations. The central idea is to restore basic university functions while also modernizing and strengthening the institution so it can better serve students and surrounding communities that experienced violence, displacement, and long-term instability. The project is framed under the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, which highlights education, academic exchanges, and research collaboration as major areas of cooperation intended to support stability, leadership development, and Iraq's connection to the broader global academic community.
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant, with an award ceiling of up to USD 500,000. The embassy anticipates making one award, and the project period is designed to last 18 months. The opportunity was posted July 25, 2019, under funding opportunity number DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 020, with an original closing date of September 6, 2019. The activity category is education (CFDA 19.021), and eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education themselves), which signals that the embassy expects an implementing partner such as an NGO to manage the program and coordinate closely with the university and other stakeholders.
The embassy is looking for proposals that go beyond short-term repairs and instead build lasting capacity at the University of Tikrit to expand educational and economic opportunities for affected populations. A competitive proposal is expected to start with a structured needs assessment carried out in partnership with the university, so programming is grounded in what the institution actually requires to restart or improve operations. From there, the proposal should outline practical capacity-building activities, including improvements to teaching and learning systems, administrative or academic support functions, and targeted upgrades that can realistically be achieved within the 18-month timeline.
A major priority is creating concrete linkages between the University of Tikrit and American universities, with a clear plan for how U.S. academic expertise will be introduced and sustained. This includes faculty exchange programs that promote professional collaboration, information sharing, and mentorship between Iraqi faculty and U.S. counterparts. The opportunity also emphasizes strengthening English language education, reflecting the embassy's interest in enabling students and faculty to engage more effectively with international academic resources, partnerships, and research networks.
The embassy also wants curricula and training activities that align with the needs of the Iraqi economy and help students transition into the labor market. Proposals are encouraged to focus on employability through internships, practical skills development, and market-relevant academic content, rather than purely theoretical programming. Applicants are allowed, and implicitly expected when justified, to include the purchase of related equipment and educational materials as part of a broader capacity-building plan, meaning procurement should support the academic and workforce goals rather than functioning as standalone infrastructure spending.
Applicant qualifications matter heavily. The embassy is looking for organizations that can show a strong record of successful partnerships with both Iraqi and American higher education institutions, and that can demonstrate the operational ability to implement complex work in post-conflict settings. Priority consideration is given to proposals that clearly explain how American academic expertise will be integrated into the University of Tikrit, and that show a credible pathway for Iraqi students to gain job-ready experience. Proposals that also incorporate national reconciliation and minority inclusion efforts are viewed more favorably, which suggests the embassy is seeking programming that contributes to social cohesion and equitable access alongside educational recovery and economic opportunity.Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 020
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Investing in the Liberated University of Tikrit" 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 Jul 25, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 06, 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 $500,000.00 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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