Investing in the Liberated University of Mosul | DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 019

Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 019

The "Investing in the Liberated University of Mosul" opportunity is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the U.S. Mission to Iraq (U.S. Embassy Baghdad). It is designed to help restore and revitalize the University of Mosul after the severe disruption and damage caused by conflict in Mosul and the Ninawa Plain, where many minority communities faced extreme violence and genocide. The program sits within the broader U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, which treats education, academic exchanges, and research collaboration as core areas of long-term cooperation. In practical terms, the grant aims to help the university rebuild basic operations while also strengthening its ability to educate students in ways that support stability, economic recovery, and Iraq's connection to the global academic community.

Funding is offered as a discretionary grant with a maximum award of $500,000, with the expectation of making one award. The project period is 18 months, and the solicitation calls for a full program that goes beyond immediate repairs by investing in institutional capacity and academic modernization. A central requirement is that applicants work directly with the University of Mosul to conduct a needs assessment, then use that assessment to shape targeted capacity-building activities. The opportunity emphasizes building educational and economic opportunities for populations affected by the conflict, meaning proposals should show how the university will better serve students and communities in a way that translates into real-world outcomes.

Competitive proposals are expected to include several integrated components. These include designing capacity-building programs for the university, establishing meaningful linkages with American universities, and developing or updating curricula so students gain skills aligned with the needs of the Iraqi economy. The announcement also anticipates budget lines for purchasing equipment and educational materials tied directly to the proposed training and curriculum work, rather than stand-alone procurement. Another major theme is academic exchange: proposals should incorporate faculty exchange programs and structured collaboration with U.S. partner universities to promote knowledge transfer, joint problem-solving, and sustained institutional relationships. English language education is also explicitly encouraged, reflecting its importance for academic access, research collaboration, and employability.

Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education themselves as direct applicants. The State Department is looking for implementers that can demonstrate a strong track record partnering with both Iraqi and American higher education institutions and that can manage complex programs in post-conflict environments. In evaluation, priority is given to proposals that clearly show how American academic expertise will be introduced at the University of Mosul in concrete and durable ways. Another key preference is for plans that prepare Iraqi students to enter the labor market through internships, practical skills development, and other applied learning models that connect education to employment.

Proposals that incorporate national reconciliation and minority inclusion are positioned more favorably, reflecting the context of Mosul and the Ninawa Plain and the need to rebuild social cohesion alongside physical and institutional recovery. The opportunity was posted under Funding Opportunity Number DOS BAGHDAD PD 2019 019, with an original closing date of September 6, 2019, and it is cataloged under CFDA 19.021 with an education focus. Overall, the grant is framed as a recovery-and-reform package for a major Iraqi public university, pairing restoration of capacity with partnerships, workforce-relevant education, and exchanges that embed longer-term ties between Iraqi and American academic institutions.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Investing in the Liberated University of Mosul" 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 Jul 25, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 06, 2019. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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