ClosedOpportunity OFOP0003436

English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq

U.S. Mission to Iraq · Department of State

At a glance

English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to Iraq (Department of State). The application deadline was September 3, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $450K – $500K, with about 1 award expected and $500K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.021 (Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted: Aug 30, 2026
Close date: Sep 3, 2026
Award floor: $450,000
Award ceiling: $500,000
Est. total funding: $500,000
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

● US and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions ● Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions. ● Have demonstrated experience developing and administering similar programs. ● Have the capacity to operate in Iraq and/or have active partnerships with organization(s) operating in Iraq.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.021Investing in People in The Middle East and North AfricaProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.021

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

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FY25

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FY26

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.021. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

U.S. Mission to Iraq
703-516-1684

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $450k – $500k, total estimated program funding is $500,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0003436), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.040