Micro-Enterprise Reforms, Opportunities, and Growth in Iraq
At a glance
Micro-Enterprise Reforms, Opportunities, and Growth in Iraq is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Assistance Coordination (Department of State). The application deadline was May 15, 2022. Individual awards are listed as $500K, with about 1 award expected and $1.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.600 (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- May 13, 2022
- Close date
- May 15, 2022
- Award floor
- $500,000
- Award ceiling
- $500,000
- Est. total funding
- $1,500,000
- 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)
Eligible applicants include: U.S. or foreign -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations; -Small and Medium-sized businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of entrepreneurship and communication and financial technology in the MENA region.
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 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seeks proposals to foster entrepreneurial activity in Iraq utilizing innovative solutions to economic challenges. The project should include better leveraging and reenergizing of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement discussions to unlock Iraq’s economic potential and open the door to new markets, investment, and business opportunities for Iraqi businesses. Proposed activities will establish pathways to growth for Iraqi Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) by expanding sources of investment beyond donor-subsidized startup capital and increase access to finance to catalyze growth.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.600
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Assistance Coordination
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Micro-Enterprise Reforms, Opportunities, and Growth in 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 “Micro-Enterprise Reforms, Opportunities, and Growth in Iraq”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k, total estimated program funding is $1,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Micro-Enterprise Reforms, Opportunities, and Growth in Iraq”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008705), 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.
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