Grant Application Instructions(ENG).doc
This document provides the application instructions for a small grants program. The key details are:
The grant program is seeking applications from eligible organizations based in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) and Kirkuk governorate. There are two separate programs - one focused on IT students/recent graduates to help them develop and monetize mobile apps, and another focused on visual artists to help them create and monetize online sales platforms for their work. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and ensure their projects align with at least one of the program priorities. The maximum project duration is 12 months. Detailed instructions are provided for completing the application form, including sections on the organization background, project description, budget, and personnel. Specific guidance is given on formatting, page limits, and prohibited/limited budget items. This opportunity is funded under the State Department's "Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa" program (CFDA 19.021).
133KB Document 6/5/24 Notice of Funding Opportunity - Starting Online Businesses.docx
This document is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of State for a grant program titled "Starting Online Businesses."
The program objectives are to build capacity among visual artists and IT students/graduates in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) and Kirkuk governorate to help diversify the economy away from petroleum exports through online business development. The program envisions two tracks - one to help IT students/graduates develop and monetize new apps, and another to assist visual artists in establishing online sales platforms. Applicants must be based in the IKR or Kirkuk. The total funding available is $100,000, with individual awards ranging from $75,000 to $100,000. The program performance period is up to 12 months, beginning August 1, 2024. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. The application deadline is July 1, 2024. This funding opportunity is part of the Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa program (CFDA 19.021) administered by the Department of State.
51KB Document 6/5/24 SF424A-Instructions.pdf
This document contains instructions for completing the Standard Form 424A, which is the "Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs" form used for federal grant applications. The instructions provide detailed guidance on how to fill out each field in Sections A through F of the form, including requirements for information such as the federal grant program, unobligated funds, new or revised budget amounts, object class categories, non-federal resources, forecasted cash needs, and future funding estimates.
The related federal grant opportunity is a solicitation from the U.S. Department of State for a program to build capacity among visual artists and IT students/recent graduates in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and Kirkuk Governorate. The program has two components: (1) assisting IT students/graduates with developing and monetizing mobile apps, and (2) helping visual artists establish online sales platforms to sell their work. The program aims to diversify the economy of the region, which is heavily dependent on petroleum exports. Eligible applicant types include higher education institutions (public and private), 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits. The program is funded under the "Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa" grant program (CFDA 19.021).
221KB PDF 6/5/24 Grant Application form.docx
This document is a Grant Application form for the U.S. Embassy Grants Program. It outlines the required information for applicants, including organization details, background, project description, and budget.
The related federal grant opportunity is for the "Starting Online Businesses" program, funded through the Department of State's "Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa" grant program (CFDA 19.021). The grant aims to build capacity among visual artists and IT students/graduates in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and Kirkuk governorate to help them launch and monetize online businesses. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, and public higher education institutions. The program has two components: one focused on helping IT students/graduates develop and monetize mobile apps, and another assisting visual artists in creating online sales platforms. All participants must be based in the target region. Applications should include an American cultural element to promote U.S. policy and perspectives.
47KB Document 6/5/24 SF424A.pdf
This document is the SF-424A Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs form. It is used to provide budget information for a federal grant application or award.
The key details are:
The form is used to report estimated unobligated funds, new or revised budgeted amounts, and totals for the federal grant program.
It includes sections to report budget categories like personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, construction, other, and indirect charges.
It also includes sections to report non-federal funding sources and forecasted cash needs.
The form appears to be a template with instructions for how to properly complete the various sections.
The related federal grant opportunity is for a program called "Starting Online Businesses" funded by the U.S. Department of State. The program aims to build the capacity of IT students/graduates and visual artists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and Kirkuk governorate to launch online businesses and monetize their work. The program has two separate components targeting these two demographics. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, and public higher education institutions.
132KB PDF 6/5/24