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U.S. Mission to Iraq · Department of State

U.S. Mission Iraq EducationUSA Roadshow

Closed for this year

In short: U.S. Mission to Iraq expects to make 1 award of $185,000 to $200,000.

Key facts

Deadline
Next round: about Aug 12 – Sep 11, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
Award size
$185K – $200K
Total available
$200K · about 1 award
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Set by the official notice: see Who can apply below
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

Closed for this year

Last round: Aug 12 – Sep 11, 2026, as the funder posted it.

Next round: about Aug 12 – Sep 11, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder. The funder hasn't announced it. GrantMe estimated it from last year's dates.

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How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No match required
  • Past Tennessee awards on file: 1

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About this grant

The EducationUSA AI Roadshow brings U.S. higher education experts to Iraq, showcasing U.S. artificial intelligence programs to attract international students and to build partnerships between universities to drive trade with key tech companies. Academic engagement strengthens U.S. foreign policy in a region heavily influenced by competing global powers. This type of engagement promotes U.S. standards for ethical AI, data privacy, and intellectual property protection.

Who can apply, from the official notice

• US and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions. • Have demonstrated experience developing and administering similar programs. • Have the capacity to operate in Iraq and/or have active partnerships with organization(s) operating in Iraq.

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Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization

This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 1 pass-through grant on file. Largest shown:

Tennessee pass-through grant winners
Past winnerWhereThroughAmountFiscal year
University of TennesseeKnoxville, Knox CountyInternational Research and Exchanges Board Inc.$68K2023

Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).

About the federal program

Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa, also called “Showcasing U.S. Excellence and Values. � Strengthening U.S.-Iraqi Economic Ties. � Promoting Investment in the U.S. Economy. � Supporting Entrepreneurship Development in Iraq.”
Program number 19.021 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs · Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement)

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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Source: Federal grants from Grants.gov · the official federal record. Last checked by GrantMe Oct 6, 2026.

Reference numbers: official notice number OFOP0003594 · program number 19.021