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Iraq Civil Society Activity

ID: 72026723RFA00001 • Type: Posted
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Description

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.

Background
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 partners with Iraq in its transition to a stable, democratic state. The transition has been challenged by persistent conflict, entrenched elites, a culture of corruption, and civil society organizations struggling to effectively play their role as a bridge between Iraq’s people and its government.

Grant Details
The USAID funded Iraq Civil Society Activity will increase citizen engagement in the public sphere, especially among women and youth, while supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) to connect to and empower citizens and other CSOs. The expected activity result is a relevant, active, resilient, and inclusive civil society sector that more effectively fosters change towards an increasingly equitable and democratic Iraq. The activity has three main objectives: Objective 1: Increase the engagement and agency of citizens, especially women and youth; Objective 2: Increase sustainability and resilience of civil society organizations (CSOs); Objective 3: Strengthen a public sphere that fosters the active and inclusive participation of civil society in public discourse and citizen-driven change, including among marginalized groups.

Eligibility Requirements
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.

Period of Performance
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.

Grant Value
$25 million over a five-year period

Place of Performance
Iraq

Overview

Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 11/23/22 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72026723RFA00001 for Iraq Civil Society Activity. The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 23, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Jan. 23, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Dec. 9, 2022, 8:20 a.m. EST
Version
4
Archive Date
Feb. 22, 2023

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$25,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Olga Ekkert Grantor
Contact Email
Contact Phone
(202) 216-6276
Additional Information Site

Documents

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