Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 009
Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 009
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English language, leadership and tolerance courses at 23 religious schools (Madrassas)" 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 Mar 04, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 01, 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 $150,000.00 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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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "English language, leadership and tolerance courses at 23 religious schools (Madrassas)," was released by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Iraq, specifically the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. It is a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 009; CFDA: 19.021) focused on education programming in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). The program is structured around delivering English language instruction alongside basic information technology (IT) training, with additional emphasis on leadership development, tolerance, and coexistence for students enrolled in Ministry of Education-affiliated Madrassas.
The central purpose of the project is to broaden the perspectives and practical skills of Islamic religious-oriented high school students studying in 23 Madrassas across the IKR. The opportunity outlines a plan to serve roughly 700 students by giving them access to English and foundational IT skills that can help them interact more confidently with the wider world, including people and cultures outside their immediate communities. A core theme running through the project description is encouraging a culture of acceptance and constructive engagement, so students are better equipped to participate in positive dialogue with others, including those from different cultural backgrounds and those who speak English.
Beyond language and technical instruction, the grant emphasizes values-based outcomes. The courses are meant to strengthen critical thinking and promote tolerance, with the stated intention of reducing the likelihood that religious students could be influenced by extremist groups in the future. The project description also frames this as a longer-term investment in the region by helping shape future religious leaders, aiming to support the development of more open-minded Mullahs who are comfortable with coexistence and respectful engagement across differences.
In terms of activities and implementation, the program is designed to expose participants to environments beyond their traditional religious school settings, helping them observe how others learn and work and encouraging them to apply new skills in daily life, particularly technology use. The total implementation period is planned for ten months, and it includes a dedicated one-month preparation phase. That preparatory month is intended for developing program materials, recruiting instructors, training teachers, and finalizing an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Education, which signals that coordination with local education authorities is an expected component of the project.
Funding-wise, the award has a ceiling of $150,000, with the opportunity anticipating a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The posting was created on March 4, 2019, with an original closing date of May 1, 2019. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the notice indicating that applicants should consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for clarification on who may apply. Overall, the grant is positioned as a targeted education and engagement initiative that combines practical skill-building (English and IT) with leadership and tolerance programming to support social cohesion and resilience among students in religious schools across the IKR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "English language, leadership and tolerance courses at 23 religious schools (Madrassas)."
Which U.S. government entity is offering this grant?
The grant was released by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Iraq, specifically the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 009.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.021.
What program area does the grant focus on?
The opportunity is focused on education programming.
Where will the program be implemented?
The program is intended to take place in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR).
Which schools and students are the intended participants?
The project targets Islamic religious-oriented high school students enrolled in 23 Madrassas that are affiliated with the Ministry of Education.
Approximately how many students are expected to be served?
The opportunity outlines serving roughly 700 students.
What are the main components of the courses?
The program combines English language instruction with basic information technology (IT) training, and it also includes leadership development, tolerance, and coexistence content.
What is the central purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to broaden the perspectives and practical skills of students in the targeted Madrassas by improving their English and foundational IT abilities and encouraging constructive engagement with people and cultures outside their immediate communities.
How does the program describe the expected outcomes beyond skills training?
Beyond language and technical instruction, the grant emphasizes values-based outcomes, including strengthening critical thinking and promoting tolerance, acceptance, and coexistence.
Does the opportunity mention an extremism-prevention objective?
Yes. The project description states an intention to reduce the likelihood that religious students could be influenced by extremist groups in the future by promoting tolerance and critical thinking.
How does the opportunity frame the longer-term impact on the region?
It is described as a longer-term investment aimed at helping shape future religious leaders, including supporting the development of more open-minded Mullahs who are comfortable with coexistence and respectful engagement across differences.
Does the program include exposure to learning environments outside Madrassas?
Yes. The program is designed to expose participants to environments beyond traditional religious school settings so they can observe how others learn and work and apply new skills in daily life.
What kinds of practical applications are emphasized?
The description specifically highlights encouraging students to apply new skills in daily life, particularly technology use.
How long is the total implementation period?
The total planned implementation period is ten months.
Is there a preparation phase included in the timeline?
Yes. The program includes a dedicated one-month preparation phase.
What activities are expected during the one-month preparation phase?
The preparatory month is intended for developing program materials, recruiting instructors, training teachers, and finalizing an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Education.
Is coordination with local education authorities expected?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that finalizing an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Education is part of the preparation phase, signaling expected coordination with local education authorities.
What is the maximum award amount available?
The award has a funding ceiling of $150,000.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
When was the grant posting created?
The posting was created on March 4, 2019.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was May 1, 2019.
Who is eligible to apply based on the summary provided?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The notice indicates applicants should consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for clarification on who may apply.
What is the overall theme or approach of this grant?
The grant is positioned as a targeted education and engagement initiative that pairs practical skill-building (English and IT) with leadership and tolerance programming to support social cohesion and resilience among students in religious schools across the IKR.
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