Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2022 001
The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Office (PA) under the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq. It is presented as an Annual Program Statement that lays out the embassy's current funding priorities, the strategic themes it wants applicants to focus on, and the procedures for submitting proposals. The overall aim is to support public diplomacy programming that advances shared priorities and strengthens connections between the United States and Iraq through targeted, project-based activities rather than broad development assistance.
Projects funded under this program are expected to align with specific public diplomacy themes. Examples of eligible program areas include initiatives that strengthen governance, democracy, and the rule of law; expand civil society capacity and encourage civic engagement; improve professionalism and standards in the media sector; combat disinformation; counter violent extremism; promote innovation and entrepreneurship; empower women and youth; and foster U.S.-Iraqi cultural ties. In practice, this can cover a wide range of activities such as trainings, workshops, speaker events, exchanges, public forums, media literacy efforts, collaborative cultural programming, and other engagement activities designed to build skills, encourage dialogue, and support more resilient communities and institutions.
The opportunity explicitly lists several categories of activities that are not eligible for funding. The program will not support partisan political activity, charitable or general development work, construction, or projects that promote specific religious activities. It also excludes fundraising campaigns and lobbying efforts aimed at specific legislation. Additionally, proposals that are primarily intended to grow or institutionalize the applicant organization (rather than deliver a clearly defined public-facing program) are not fundable, and neither are projects that duplicate existing programs. These restrictions signal that the embassy is looking for nonpartisan, clearly scoped public diplomacy programming with distinct outcomes, not political advocacy, humanitarian relief, infrastructure, or general organizational support.
Key details from the published opportunity include the funding opportunity number DOS BAGHDAD PD 2022 001 and the CFDA number 19.021. The award ceiling is listed as $100,000 per award, with an expectation of approximately 15 awards. The original closing date for submissions was September 30, 2022, and the opportunity was created on February 21, 2022. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is labeled "Other," with further clarification referenced in the full announcement. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility specifics indicated to be provided in the detailed eligibility section of the announcement.Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2022 001
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Baghdad) - FAQs
1) What is the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?
The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Office (PA) under the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq. It supports targeted, project-based public diplomacy activities intended to advance shared priorities and strengthen connections between the United States and Iraq.
2) What type of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity is presented as an Annual Program Statement (APS). The APS describes the embassy's current funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting proposals.
3) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program aims to fund public diplomacy programming that advances shared priorities and strengthens U.S.-Iraqi connections through specific projects and activities, rather than broad development assistance.
4) What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive under this program?
Projects are expected to align with the embassy's public diplomacy themes and focus on engagement activities designed to build skills, encourage dialogue, and support more resilient communities and institutions.
5) What are the main public diplomacy themes or eligible program areas?
Examples of eligible areas include:
- Strengthening governance, democracy, and the rule of law
- Expanding civil society capacity and encouraging civic engagement
- Improving professionalism and standards in the media sector
- Combating disinformation
- Countering violent extremism
- Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
- Empowering women and youth
- Fostering U.S.-Iraqi cultural ties
6) What types of activities could be funded?
The opportunity indicates that funded activities can include a wide range of public diplomacy engagement efforts such as trainings, workshops, speaker events, exchanges, public forums, media literacy initiatives, collaborative cultural programming, and other activities intended to build skills, encourage dialogue, and strengthen institutions and communities.
7) Is this program intended to fund broad development assistance or general aid?
No. The opportunity emphasizes targeted, project-based public diplomacy activities rather than broad development assistance.
8) What activities are explicitly not eligible for funding?
The program explicitly lists multiple categories that are not eligible, including:
- Partisan political activity
- Charitable or general development work
- Construction
- Projects that promote specific religious activities
- Fundraising campaigns
- Lobbying efforts aimed at specific legislation
9) Are projects focused on growing the applicant organization eligible?
No. Proposals that are primarily intended to grow or institutionalize the applicant organization (instead of delivering a clearly defined public-facing program) are not fundable under this opportunity.
10) Are duplicate or overlapping projects allowed?
No. Projects that duplicate existing programs are listed as not fundable.
11) Does the program support political advocacy or lobbying?
No. The opportunity excludes partisan political activity and lobbying efforts aimed at specific legislation.
12) Does the program support fundraising campaigns?
No. Fundraising campaigns are explicitly excluded from funding.
13) Does the program fund construction or infrastructure projects?
No. Construction is explicitly listed as not eligible for funding.
14) Does the program fund religious programming?
No. Projects that promote specific religious activities are explicitly listed as not eligible.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $100,000 per award.
16) Approximately how many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of approximately 15 awards.
17) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
18) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DOS BAGHDAD PD 2022 001.
19) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.021.
20) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is labeled "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement.
21) Who is the offering organization?
The offering organization is the U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Office (PA) under the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq.
22) What was the original submission deadline?
The original closing date for submissions was September 30, 2022.
23) When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 21, 2022.
24) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others." The opportunity indicates that additional eligibility specifics are provided in the detailed eligibility section of the full announcement.
25) Where can applicants find the detailed priorities, themes, and submission procedures?
The opportunity is presented as an Annual Program Statement that lays out priorities, strategic themes, and submission procedures. Additional details are referenced as being available in the full announcement.
26) What does the opportunity suggest about the kind of outcomes the embassy is looking for?
The restrictions and eligible examples indicate the embassy is looking for nonpartisan, clearly scoped public diplomacy programming with distinct public-facing outcomes, rather than political advocacy, humanitarian relief, infrastructure, fundraising, or general organizational support.
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