Iraq Civil Society Activity
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Mission in Iraq (USAID/Iraq) seeks applications from eligible applicants to implement the Iraq Civil Society Activity.
USAID intends to make a single award to the responsible applicant whose application best meets the objectives of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) based on the merit review criteria described herein and subject to a risk assessment.
Eligible parties interested in applying are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements, and selection process.
While one award is anticipated as a result of this NOFO, USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
Subject to funds availability, the anticipated funding for the Iraq Civil Society Activity is $25 million over a five-year period, including a minimum of $5 million for a subgrants component and $5 million for a Rapid Response component.
Final authority for assistance awards resides with the USAID/Iraq Agreement Officer.
For the purposes of this NOFO the term "Grant" is synonymous with "Cooperative Agreement"; "Grantee" is synonymous with "Recipient"; and "Grant Officer" is synonymous with "Agreement Officer".
To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO.
This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended.
Potential applicants should regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the entire NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety and USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes.
If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.
USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifiers and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements.
The registration process may take many weeks to complete.
Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process, if not registered.
Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D.
The deadline for questions is shown above.
Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted on www.grants.gov.
Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements, and selection process.
Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U. S. Government, nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application.
Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant.
All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.
USAID intends to make a single award to the responsible applicant whose application best meets the objectives of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) based on the merit review criteria described herein and subject to a risk assessment.
Eligible parties interested in applying are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements, and selection process.
While one award is anticipated as a result of this NOFO, USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
Subject to funds availability, the anticipated funding for the Iraq Civil Society Activity is $25 million over a five-year period, including a minimum of $5 million for a subgrants component and $5 million for a Rapid Response component.
Final authority for assistance awards resides with the USAID/Iraq Agreement Officer.
For the purposes of this NOFO the term "Grant" is synonymous with "Cooperative Agreement"; "Grantee" is synonymous with "Recipient"; and "Grant Officer" is synonymous with "Agreement Officer".
To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO.
This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended.
Potential applicants should regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the entire NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety and USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes.
If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.
USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifiers and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements.
The registration process may take many weeks to complete.
Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process, if not registered.
Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D.
The deadline for questions is shown above.
Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted on www.grants.gov.
Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements, and selection process.
Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U. S. Government, nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application.
Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant.
All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-051.html
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Forprofit organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities are not eligible to apply; however, for-profit and foreign organizations and foreign public entities mayparticipate as a project partner with an eligible applicant.
Federal agencies are not allowed to receive funds under this announcement but may serve as collaborative project partners and may contribute services in kind.
Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
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Contact:
Agency Email Description:
oekkert@usaid.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2022-11-23
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2023-02-22
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