Iraq Assistance Program

 

To promote democracy, political development and reconciliation, economic development and rule of law in Iraq.

Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.) 19.016 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State B - Project Grants Not applicable. Section 634 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Executive Order Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010, Public Law 110-161, U.S.C 7015, Part 2, Section 531, 22 U.S.C. 2346 U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; public international organizations; and small businesses with functional and regional experience. Each solicitation outlines who is eligible and what types of experience are needed to apply for funding. U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; public international organizations; and small businesses with functional and regional experience. Each solicitation outlines who is eligible and what types of experience are needed to apply for funding. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Pre-award coordination is required for all grantees applying for foreign assistance grants through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) . This coordination will take place between program officers in the field and the recipient agencies, or between program officers in Washington, DC and the recipient organizations. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. NEA/AC solicits proposals via program announcements posted on www.grants.gov, www.grantsolutions.gov, and on the websites of NEA/AC, and posts in the region. NEA Iraq programming implementers are selected through open competitions, directed, or limited solicitations. Occasionally, NEA/AC will issue sole source awards. NEA/AC also enters into a limited number of Interagency Acquisition Agreements with other U.S.G. Federal agencies. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. Solicitations are reviewed by panels comprised of area and subject matter experts drawn from both inside and outside the State Department, including from NGOs and the private sector. Award procedures are defined by the U.S. Department of State, Administration Bureau in accordance with relevant OMB Circulars. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 60 to 90 days. See program announcements on Grants.gov Not applicable. From 60 to 90 days. Renewals are based on performance, need and funds availability. Renewals must be coordinated with the State/NEA program officer, the Representative of State/Administration Bureau grants officer, and the recipient. Project specific, depends on the program. All awards are screened for terror finance and/or support per the relevant U.S. Department of State and federal guidelines and regulations. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. Seeking well designed projects that support democratic and political development, reconciliation, economic development and rule of law in Iraq. All funds for grants will comply with the restrictions on foreign assistance, as specified in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. This depends on the individual award. Performance Reports: Depending on the size of the awards and length of the project period, as dictated in the official U.S. Department of State Notice Award, performance monitoring reports may be required either quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. Required quarterly for all awards. At the discretion of the listed Grants Officer. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133 if applicable. Per OMB regulations. All records must be kept for 3 years beginning from the expiration date of the award. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. 50%. Projects benefiting the Government of Iraq may be subject to a 50% matching requirement.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Award funds must be expended no more than 7 years from date of award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Letter. None/Not specified. Sara Curley
2430 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20037 US
curleysl@state.gov
Phone: (202) 776-8691
Fax: (202) 776-8500 http://www.state.gov 19-7289-9-1-037 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 18$12,644,645.00; FY 19 est $361,949.00; FY 20 Estimate Not Available FY 16 Estimate Not Available FY 17 Estimate Not Available - See announcement for programs at grants.gov for more information. Estimated range for awards is $500,000 to $4,000,000. OMB and Department of State regulations and guidelines will apply to all funded proposals. Not applicable.