U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026

The U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement for 2026, opportunity number DOS-Baghdad-PD-2026-001, announces the availability of $5,000,000 for grants ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Applications are due by August 15, 2026, for projects lasting 3-24 months. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public international/governmental institutions. The program aims to strengthen U.S.-Iraq ties, focusing on two main goals: decreasing malign influence by promoting American values and supporting U.S. business wins by leveraging U.S. expertise in key economic fields. Priority regions include Southern and Western provinces of Iraq. Projects must incorporate a U.S. cultural element or connection. Applications require specific forms, a narrative proposal (max 10 pages), a detailed budget, and attachments like resumes and letters of support. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration. Submissions are made electronically via MyGrants.

The U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026, Opportunity Number DOS-Baghdad-PD-2026-001, announces the availability of $5,000,000 in funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Iraq ties through cultural, educational, or people-to-people initiatives. Applications are accepted until August 15, 2026, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. Projects must align with U.S. policy objectives, such as decreasing malign influence by promoting American values or supporting U.S. business ties. Proposals should include a detailed narrative, budget, monitoring and evaluation plan, and various attachments, including resumes and proof of non-profit status. All organizational applicants require a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration. Evaluation criteria prioritize program quality, organizational capacity, project planning, budget, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability.

The U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026 (DOS-Baghdad-PD-2026-001) offers $5 million in grants ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 to eligible Iraqi and U.S. non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and governmental bodies. The program seeks proposals for projects 3-24 months in length that promote U.S. policy objectives by strengthening cultural, educational, or people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Iraq. Priority areas include decreasing malign influence by promoting American values and supporting U.S. business wins by leveraging U.S. expertise in key economic fields. Projects in Southern and Western Iraqi provinces are prioritized. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until August 15, 2026, and require detailed proposals, budgets, and adherence to specific submission and eligibility criteria. Activities such as partisan political activity, charitable services, construction, scientific research, and commercial projects are not supported.

The U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026, with Opportunity Number DOS-Baghdad-PD-2026-001, announces funding for projects in Iraq. The program aims to strengthen U.S.-Iraq ties through cultural, educational, or people-to-people initiatives, aligning with U.S. policy objectives. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and governmental institutions. Projects must incorporate a U.S. cultural element or connection with American experts/organizations. Key funding priorities include promoting American values to decrease malign influence, supporting U.S. business wins by leveraging U.S. expertise in fields like energy and technology, and preserving Iraqi cultural heritage. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until August 15, 2026, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. All organizational applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration. The statement outlines detailed application contents, submission requirements, review criteria focusing on project quality, organizational capacity, budget, and monitoring and evaluation, and post-award administrative and reporting requirements.

The U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement for 2026, opportunity DOS-Baghdad-PD-2026-001, announces $5,000,000 in available funding for projects ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Applications are due by August 15, 2026. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public international/governmental institutions from Iraq and the U.S. Projects must strengthen U.S.-Iraq ties through cultural, educational, or people-to-people initiatives, incorporating a U.S. cultural element or American expertise. Funding priorities include reducing malign influence by promoting American values, especially in southern and western provinces, and supporting U.S. business ties in key economic fields. Applications require detailed proposals, budgets, and monitoring plans, with a strong emphasis on organizational capacity and sustainability. All organizational applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration, with exemptions possible on a case-by-case basis.

The U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026, Opportunity Number DOS-Baghdad-PD-2026-001, announces the availability of $5,000,000 in funding for projects that advance U.S. policy objectives by strengthening cultural, educational, or people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Iraq. Applications are accepted until August 15, 2026, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and governmental institutions from Iraq and the U.S. Projects must align with U.S. Embassy priority areas such as promoting American values, supporting U.S. business interests, and protecting Iraqi cultural heritage. Priority regions are Southern and Western provinces of Iraq. Proposals require detailed project plans, budgets, and monitoring/evaluation strategies. All organizational applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration.