Opportunity Listing - U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026

U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026

Agency: U.S. Mission to Iraq

Assistance Listings: 19.021 -- Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Not for profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society nongovernmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Individuals Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Grantor contact information

Description

baghdadpdgrants@state.gov

Email

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
QA.pdf	Q&A	Jul 3, 2026 03:13 PM UTC
U.S._Mission_Iraq_Public_Diplomacy_Annual_Program_Statement.pdf	U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement	May 19, 2026 07:53 AM UTC
Attachment_A-Proposal_Template.docx	Attachment A-Proposal Template	May 19, 2026 07:56 AM UTC
Attachment_B-Proposal_Templates_for_Individual_Awards.docx	Attachment B-Proposal Templates for Individual Awards	May 19, 2026 07:57 AM UTC
Attachment_C_-_Template_-_ME_PMP_Word_version.docx	Attachment C - Template - M&E PMP (Word version)	May 19, 2026 07:59 AM UTC
Attachment_C-ME_PMP_Excel_version.xlsx	Attachment C-M&E PMP (Excel version)	May 19, 2026 08:00 AM UTC
Attachment_D-Budget_Narrative_Sample.xlsx	Attachment D-Budget Narrative Sample	May 19, 2026 08:00 AM UTC

Link to additional information

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closing: August 15, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$5,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$25,000

Award Minimum

$500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

OFOP0002793

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; • Professional and academic exchanges and programs; • Support for media and digital freedom, particularly proposals that combat malign state-sponsored propaganda; • Projects that protect and preserve Iraqi cultural heritage; • Support for English language acquisition; • Sports programming with a focus on the World Cup or the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles; • Freedom250 programming that highlights American excellence and teaches U.S. history, government, or values, with an emphasis on freedom of speech.

History

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Posted date:

May 18, 2026

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