U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Closed for this year
- 1 grant, next round estimated
- Type of help
- Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement)
- Typical award
- Range: 10,000 to over 5 Million Avg: 500,000
- Deadlines
- Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines August 30 2025
Closed for this year
This year's round is over. GrantMe estimated the next round from last year's dates.
- U.S. Mission Iraq EducationUSA Roadshow · Next round: about Aug 12 – Sep 11, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
What it pays for
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.
Who can apply
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.
Match
None required (federal program listing).
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:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | $68K | 2023 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).