Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2018 005
The U.S.-Iraqi Think Tank Linkage Program for Iraqi Academics and Commentators is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity run through the U.S. Mission in Iraq (Public Affairs Section) to build practical, working connections between Iraqi policy voices and U.S. counterparts. The core idea is to bring a small, influential cohort of Iraqi think tank representatives and public commentators into direct contact with American think tanks, U.S. government stakeholders, and relevant international and media organizations, so they can better understand how U.S. policy research institutions operate, how they interact with government and civil society, and how policy debates are shaped and communicated.
The grant would support a 10-day exchange visit to the United States for ten Iraqi participants. Those participants are not chosen by the grantee; they are selected by U.S. Embassy Public Affairs staff. During the visit, the delegation would take part in meetings, briefings, and structured exchanges designed to deepen professional networks and expose participants to U.S. models of policy research, advocacy, and public communication. The program is framed as a linkage effort, meaning the expectation is not just a one-off trip, but relationship-building that can continue after the exchange through professional contacts and institutional connections.
Substantively, the exchange is meant to cover a defined set of topics tied to Iraq's political and economic landscape in the post-ISIS period and to U.S.-Iraq relations. Themes include the role of think tanks and policy research institutions in U.S. society; how think tanks collaborate with universities, NGOs, and different branches of government; U.S.-Iraq bilateral relations after ISIS; the continuing role of the International Coalition in Iraq; investment opportunities in Iraq for American companies; then-Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's anti-corruption and national reconciliation priorities; and the relationship between Iraq's federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government. In practice, this means the itinerary would likely combine institutional visits (think tanks and research centers), policy briefings (government and international organizations), and media-facing conversations (to reflect the inclusion of commentators and the importance of public messaging).
Funding is structured as a single grant award, contingent on the availability of funds, with an award ceiling of up to $100,000 and an expectation of one award. The opportunity is listed as mandatory in category terms, uses a grant instrument, and is associated with CFDA 19.021. The funding opportunity number is DOS BAGHDAD PD 2018 005. Eligible applicants are limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting dates indicate it was created on February 15, 2018, with an original closing date of March 31, 2018.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a U.S. public diplomacy exchange program that uses a focused, high-touch study visit to strengthen Iraqi policy analysis and public commentary through exposure to U.S. institutions and by building networks that can support more informed policy discussions and cooperation on shared U.S.-Iraq priorities.Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2018 005
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S.-Iraqi Think Tank Linkage Program for Iraqi Academics and Commentators" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 15, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the U.S.-Iraqi Think Tank Linkage Program for Iraqi Academics and Commentators?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity, implemented through the U.S. Mission in Iraq (Public Affairs Section), designed to build practical, working connections between Iraqi policy voices and U.S. counterparts. The program focuses on creating direct, professional linkages between Iraqi think tank representatives and public commentators and relevant U.S. institutions involved in policy research, government engagement, and public communication.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen relationships and professional networks between Iraqi and U.S. policy communities by arranging a structured exchange that helps Iraqi participants better understand how U.S. think tanks and policy research institutions operate, how they interact with government and civil society, and how policy debates are shaped and communicated.
3) Who is funding and running the opportunity?
The opportunity is funded by the U.S. Department of State and run through the U.S. Mission in Iraq, Public Affairs Section.
4) What activities does the grant support?
The grant supports a 10-day exchange visit to the United States that includes meetings, briefings, and structured exchanges with American think tanks, U.S. government stakeholders, and relevant international and media organizations. The design emphasizes professional networking and exposure to U.S. models of policy research, advocacy, and public communication.
5) How long is the exchange visit, and how many participants will take part?
The exchange visit is 10 days long and is intended for a delegation of ten Iraqi participants.
6) Who selects the Iraqi participants?
The Iraqi participants are selected by U.S. Embassy Public Affairs staff. The grantee does not choose the participants.
7) What kinds of Iraqi participants is the program designed for?
The program is designed for a small, influential cohort of Iraqi think tank representatives and public commentators (Iraqi academics and commentators are explicitly referenced in the program framing).
8) Is the program meant to be a one-time trip or a longer-term partnership?
It is framed as a linkage effort, meaning the goal is relationship-building that continues after the visit through professional contacts and institutional connections, rather than a one-off study tour.
9) What topics will the exchange cover?
The exchange is intended to address a defined set of themes tied to Iraq's political and economic landscape in the post-ISIS period and to U.S.-Iraq relations. Topics include:
- The role of think tanks and policy research institutions in U.S. society
- How think tanks collaborate with universities, NGOs, and different branches of government
- U.S.-Iraq bilateral relations after ISIS
- The continuing role of the International Coalition in Iraq
- Investment opportunities in Iraq for American companies
- Then-Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's anti-corruption and national reconciliation priorities
- The relationship between Iraq's federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government
10) What kinds of U.S. organizations will participants engage with during the visit?
The visit is expected to include engagement with American think tanks and research centers, U.S. government stakeholders, relevant international organizations, and media organizations or media-facing forums consistent with the inclusion of public commentators and the focus on public messaging.
11) What is the anticipated format of the itinerary?
Based on the program description, the itinerary would likely combine institutional visits (think tanks and research centers), policy briefings (government and international organizations), and media-facing conversations, alongside structured exchanges aimed at deepening professional networks.
12) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to $100,000.
13) How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
14) Is the award guaranteed?
No. The award is contingent on the availability of funds.
15) What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant instrument.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Institutions of higher education are excluded.
17) Are universities eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility criteria explicitly exclude institutions of higher education.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.021.
19) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DOS BAGHDAD PD 2018 005.
20) When was this opportunity posted, and what was the original closing date?
The posting indicates it was created on February 15, 2018, with an original closing date of March 31, 2018.
21) How should this opportunity be understood in plain terms?
It is a public diplomacy exchange program that uses a focused, high-touch study visit to the United States to strengthen Iraqi policy analysis and public commentary by connecting Iraqi policy voices with U.S. institutions and networks relevant to U.S.-Iraq priorities.
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