Grant opportunity
English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq
The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq. The Public Diplomacy Section seeks to provide Iraqi youth with educational opportunities through English-language instruction in accordance with Mission Iraq goals. English language skills are an important tool for Iraqi youth seeking access to higher education, employment, exchange programs, and broader engagement with the global community.
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to Iraq
- Applications close 2026-09-03
- Applications close 2026-09-03: Sep 3, 2026
- Award
- USD 500,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Discipline
- Education and Professional Development
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Call summary
Overview
English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq is official opportunity OFOP0003436, published by U.S. Mission to Iraq during the 26-31 August 2026 hunt window.
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
What it supports
- The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq. The Public Diplomacy Section seeks to provide Iraqi youth with educational opportunities through English-language instruction in accordance with Mission Iraq goals. English language skills are an important tool for Iraqi youth seeking access to higher education, employment, exchange programs, and broader engagement with the global community.
- Opportunity number: OFOP0003436
Funding and duration
- Award ceiling: USD 500,000
- Expected number of awards: 1
Applications close 2026-09-03
Applications close 2026-09-03: Sep 3, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Call details
Source-based overview
The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq. The Public Diplomacy Section seeks to provide Iraqi youth with educational opportunities through English-language instruction in accordance with Mission Iraq goals. English language skills are an important tool for Iraqi youth seeking access to higher education, employment, exchange programs, and broader engagement with the global community. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity OFOP0003436.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
Funding and benefits
Award ceiling: USD 500,000
Expected number of awards: 1
Themes and supported activities
The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq. The Public Diplomacy Section seeks to provide Iraqi youth with educational opportunities through English-language instruction in accordance with Mission Iraq goals. English language skills are an important tool for Iraqi youth seeking access to higher education, employment, exchange programs, and broader engagement with the global community.
Opportunity number: OFOP0003436
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 2026-09-03: Applications close 2026-09-03: Sep 3, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.