OFOP0003436: English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq
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 $450,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on September 3, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 30, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$450,000
- Total funding$500,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 3, 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)
● US and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions ● Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions. ● Have demonstrated experience developing and administering similar programs. ● Have the capacity to operate in Iraq and/or have active partnerships with organization(s) operating in Iraq.
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 U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq. The Public Diplomacy Section seeks to provide Iraqi youth with educational opportunities through English-language instruction in accordance with Mission Iraq goals. English language skills are an important tool for Iraqi youth seeking access to higher education, employment, exchange programs, and broader engagement with the global community.
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 OFOP0003436 still open?
No. It closed on September 3, 2026.
Who can apply for English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq?
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 English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq?
Closed September 3, 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 $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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