Iraq Assistance Program

 

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

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.)
Program Number
19.016
Federal Agency/Office
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
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
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
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.
Beneficiary Eligibility
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.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
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.
Application Procedure
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.
Award Procedure
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.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days. See program announcements on Grants.gov
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
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.
How are proposals selected?
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.
How may assistance be used?
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.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
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.
Auditing
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.
Records
Per OMB regulations. All records must be kept for 3 years beginning from the expiration date of the award.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
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.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Award funds must be expended no more than 7 years from date of award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Letter.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Sara Curley
2430 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20037 US
curleysl@state.gov
Phone: (202) 776-8691
Fax: (202) 776-8500
Website Address
http://www.state.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-7289-9-1-037
Obligations
(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.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Estimated range for awards is $500,000 to $4,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
OMB and Department of State regulations and guidelines will apply to all funded proposals.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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