# English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-baghdad-pd-2023-014-english-access-microscholarship-program-for-sheikhan-duhok/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348916

> U.S. Mission to Iraq offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-014 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Iraq |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $150,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.021 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

Applicants must: • Have demonstrated experience developing and administering similar programs in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region; • Have an existing relationship with the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Interior which would allow access to IDP camps. The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil (Consulate) announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement the English Access Microscholarship Program for the community of Sheikhan, in Duhok Governorate, in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The Consulate’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) seeks to provide youth in and around Sheikhan, including but not limited to those residing in camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), with educational opportunities through English-language instruction in accordance with U.S. Mission Iraq goals. Priority Region: Sheikhan and its surrounds. Program Objectives: The English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan will provide a foundation of English language skills to priority students through after-school or weekend classes and intensive summer activities over a two-year period. Access Program students also gain an appreciation for American culture and democratic values, increase their ability to participate successfully in the socio-economic development of their countries, and gain the ability to compete for and participate in future U.S. Government-sponsored educational programs. Participants and Audiences: The target audience for this program is economically disadvantaged, demographically diverse, 13 to 16 year-old students residing in or within 12km of the town of Sheikhan. Participants must also include students residing in three nearby Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps in Sheikhan, Esiyan, and Mamrashan. Primary Goals: • English language acquisition • Learning about U.S. culture and values, including diversity and tolerance • Personal Development, including the development of critical thinking skills • Community Service, within a diverse cohort of youth Secondary Goals: • Providing participants with English skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects • Enhancing participants’ abilities to compete for and participate in future exchanges and study in the United States

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-014 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2023.

### Who can apply for English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate?

U.S. Mission to Iraq accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate?

Closed July 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 $150,000 each. About $150,000 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.