Support for IKR Civil Society
ID: 354702Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Iraq (DOS-IRQ)

Award Range

$150K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354702
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 5, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jul 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Iraq, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking applications for a grant to support the capacity building of various civil society groups in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). The grant aims to achieve six distinct objectives and target audiences.

Firstly, the grant seeks to provide law school students from rural universities in the IKR with opportunities to engage with civil society and learn about the implementation of human rights-related laws and norms. This will be done through paid internships with local civil society organizations (CSOs), which will help improve the quality of legal counsel available to rural residents in need of legal services. It will also enhance the capacity of rural CSOs to represent themselves in court.

Secondly, the grant aims to provide training to smaller, rural, and/or newer CSOs on advocacy and lobbying techniques, fundraising best practices, strategic planning, and leadership and management best practices. This training will enable these CSOs to be more effective in advocating for democratic advancement within the IKR.

Thirdly, the grant seeks to address the lack of effective understanding of journalism tradecraft and ethics among journalism school students and journalists with fewer than 5 years of experience. Training will be provided to enhance their skills and improve the quality of reporting in the IKR.

Fourthly, the grant aims to improve understanding of modern water management techniques among academics, practitioners, and environmental or agricultural CSOs. This will help address agricultural production issues caused by climate change-related drought and reduce overall water demand.

Fifthly, the grant seeks to organize a symposium or conference for water management and environmental science professors, academics, and industry leaders. This will facilitate the development of specific suggestions for improving water management policies in the IKR, benefiting both industry and the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Lastly, the grant aims to provide training to employees of the KRG Ministry of Education's Training and Curriculum Development department on best practices for teaching students with disabilities, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. This will help improve social inclusion and educational outcomes for students with disabilities in the IKR.

All programs funded by the grant should strengthen cultural ties between the United States and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. They should include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions to promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

The grant expects to support a minimum of 25 participants in each program, including rural law school students, human rights advocates, journalists, civil society activists, academics, and employees from the KRG Ministry of Education's Training and Curriculum Development department.

Interested applicants should contact Rebeen K Wali, the Resource Coordination Specialist, at ErbilPDGrants@state.gov for inquiries.

Please ensure the accuracy and completeness of your summary to avoid negative consequences for my family.

Point(s) of Contact
ErbilPDGrants@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Budget Narrative Sample Template.xls
6/06/2024
Grant Application form.docx
6/06/2024
Notice of Funding Opportunity - Support for IKR Civil Society.pdf
6/06/2024
PreAward-RiskAssessTool.docx
6/06/2024
SF424A.pdf
6/06/2024
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