DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-0015: Women and Technology initiative
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Iraq notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to Iraq offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $500,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on August 31, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$500,000
- Total funding$500,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 31, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 30, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa awards averaged $94,415; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement a project to support women ages 18-30 to enter and succeed in information technology careers. Proposals should focus on the following areas: (1) providing women participants with advanced computer and technology training; and (2) facilitating issuance of Information Technology certifications from certified U.S. institutions. The Women and technology Program will: Provide participants with advanced computer and technology training that should include, but not be limited to, the following: o Information and Network Security o Web Design and Development o System Administration o Database Management o Cybersecurity o Network Engineering Facilitate issuance of Information Technology certifications from certified U.S. institutions that will enhance students’ employability. The project should include, but not be limited to, the following certificates (Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP.) Send the top-notches (8-10) to visit one or more U.S.-lead tech establishment to exchange knowledge, real world experience, and to be exposed to the Americana. Create and maintain a sustainable professional network of support for women in tech industries in the United States.
Who has won Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa (19.021) awarded $55.5 million across 588 grant awards, an average of $94,415 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. | District of Columbia | 67 | $7.9 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 9 | $7.0 million |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 9 | $5.8 million |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Indiana | 1 | $3.9 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 72 | $3.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-0015 still open?
No. It closed on August 31, 2023.
Who can apply for Women and Technology initiative?
U.S. Mission to Iraq accepted applications from nonprofits.
What is the deadline for Women and Technology initiative?
Closed August 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc., World Learning Inc., International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 588 awards worth $55.5 million in that time.
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