U.S. Mission Iraq PD Small Grants Program

Purpose of Small Grants: The Embassy PD Section invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Iraq through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.  All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Examples of Projects include, but are not limited to:

·        Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs.

·        Youth leadership programs.

·        Professional and academic exchanges and non-research projects.

·        Entrepreneurship and innovation in technological or other fields.

Priority Programming Areas:

·        Strengthening Governance, Democracy, and the Rule of Law

·        Strengthening Civil Society and Promoting Civic Engagement

·        Enhancing Professionalism in the Media

·        Combatting Disinformation

·        Countering Violent Extremism

·        Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship

·        Empowering Women, Youth, or Religious and Ethnic Minorities

·        Fostering U.S.-Iraqi Cultural Ties

·        Protecting and Preserving Iraqi Cultural Heritage