Micro-Enterprise Reforms, Opportunities, and Growth in Iraq
Agency: Assistance Coordination
Assistance Listings
- 19.600 -- Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seeks proposals to foster entrepreneurial activity in Iraq utilizing innovative solutions to economic challenges. The project should include better leveraging and reenergizing of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement discussions to unlock Iraq’s economic potential and open the door to new markets, investment, and business opportunities for Iraqi businesses. Proposed activities will establish pathways to growth for Iraqi Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) by expanding sources of investment beyond donor-subsidized startup capital and increase access to finance to catalyze growth.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Eligible applicants include:
U.S. or foreign
-Non-profit organizations;
-For-profit organizations;
-Small and Medium-sized businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of entrepreneurship and communication and financial technology in the MENA region.
Grantor contact information
Description
NEA-Grants@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-Enterprise_Reforms_Opportunities_and_Growth_in_Iraq_NOFO.pdf | Micro-Enterprise Reforms Opportunities and Growth in Iraq NOFO | May 13, 2022 04:52 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: May 15, 2022
Award
$1,500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$500,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SFOP0008705
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
May 13, 2022
Archive date:
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