Assistance Listing 19.021
Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa
Department of State · Department of State
Assistance Listing 19.021, “Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa,” is a federal program administered by Department of State. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 6 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
To support American objectives through programs, projects and activities to include (but not limited to) cultural, educational, alumni, information and media efforts in the Middle East and North Africa. NEA Public Diplomacy objectives are focused on active promotion of projects which promote benefits for the American people. Showcasing U.S. Excellence and Values. • Strengthening U.S.-Iraqi Economic Ties. • Promoting Investment in the U.S. Economy. • Supporting Entrepreneurship Development in Iraq. • Protecting and Preserving Iraqi Cultural Heritage.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 19.021
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- International Organization
- Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization
The following Iraqi and U.S. organizations are eligible to apply Registered not for profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society nongovernmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. Public international organizations. Individuals for profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Intended beneficiaries: International Organization, Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization and Nonprofit Organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range: 10,000 to over 5 Million Avg: 500,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.021. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 19.021
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
U.S. Mission Iraq EducationUSA RoadshowU.S. Mission to Iraq | Closed | $185K – $200K | Sep 11, 2026 | 19.021 |
English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern IraqU.S. Mission to Iraq | Closed | $450K – $500K | Sep 3, 2026 | 19.021 |
U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026U.S. Mission to Iraq | Closed | $25K – $500K | Aug 15, 2026 | 19.021 |
U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Section’s Annual Program StatementU.S. Mission to Iraq | Closed | $25K – $500K | Aug 30, 2025 | 19.021 |
Opportunity Grants ProgramU.S. Mission to Jerusalem | Closed | $500 – $25K | May 19, 2022 | 19.021 |
Saudi American Educational and Cultural Initiative GrantU.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia | Closed | $15K – $50K | Mar 20, 2022 | 19.021 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 19.021?
19.021 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 19.021?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Not-for-Profit Organization, International Organization and Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.