Strengthening American-Style Higher Education in Iraq

Agency: Assistance Coordination

19.600 -- Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC), seeks applications to strengthen American-style IHE in Iraq. With this announcement, NEA/AC seeks to support multiple awards with the objective of building and increasing the institutional capacity of IHE in Iraq. Proposals shall address ways to develop new and ongoing partnerships between IHEs in Iraq and higher education institutions in the United States. Particular focus should be given to building the capacity of IHE and educational systems in Iraq to meet American higher education standards. Proposals will be...

structured to establish sustainable partnerships which in the short-term produce meaningful institutional improvements and in the long-term help achieve formal accreditation by U.S. authorities. Additionally, projects will provide financial assistance to recruit and retain students who are representative of Iraq’s diverse ethnic, geographic, and religious communities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

American-style Institution of Higher Education in Iraq that is non-state sponsored.

Grantor contact information

Description

nea-grants@state.gov

Email

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
2022_Iraq_Higher-Ed_NOFO.pdf	2022 Iraq Higher-Ed NOFO	May 13, 2022 05:15 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closed: May 31, 2022

Application process

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Award

$11,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$500,000

Award Minimum

$2,500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

SFOP0008673

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

May 13, 2022

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