OFOP0002793: U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026
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 2026.
U.S. Mission to Iraq offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 15, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 18, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 15, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Not for profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society nongovernmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Individuals Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
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
U.S. Mission Iraq through the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.
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 OFOP0002793 still open?
No. It closed on August 15, 2026.
Who can apply for U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026?
U.S. Mission to Iraq accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026?
Closed August 15, 2026. 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 $5.0 million in total across about 15 awards.
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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