This award supports the strategic pathways to excellence in CUE's accreditation and social inclusion efforts project

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (CFDA 19.600) awarded a $1,900,000 Project Grant to the Catholic University in Erbil (CUE), a private non-profit educational institution in Iraq. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, supports CUE's "Strategic Pathways to Excellence in CUE's Accreditation and Social Inclusion Efforts" project.

The funding will enable CUE to strengthen its institutional capacity, build educational programs, empower women, and enhance English language instruction over the 2-year performance period ending on September 30, 2026. Key initiatives include promoting American-style higher education models, investing in women's leadership development, and improving CUE's institutional accreditation processes. This grant is part of the Bureau's broader efforts to advance foreign assistance goals and objectives through collaborations with regional institutions in the Middle East and North Africa.