Women ’s Small Business Mentoring Program in Southern Iraq

Funding Opportunity ID: 290391 Opportunity Number: DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2017-001 Opportunity Title: Women’s Small Business Mentoring Program in Southern IraqOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)Category Explanation: Mentoring Program CFDA Number(s): 19.021Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAdditional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: DOSAgency Name: Department of StatePosted Date: Nov 30, 2016Close Date: Jan 15, 2017Last Updated Date: Nov 30, 2016Award Ceiling: $250,000Award Floor: $200,000Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Description: The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq invites eligible organizations to submit proposals to assist in the development and implementation of a business mentoring program in southern Iraq geared primarily toward female single heads of household who wish to start their own businesses or enter the job market. U.S. Consulate General Basrah seeks to engage southern Iraqi women who are in positions of increased financial responsibility due to the loss of a family member to armed conflict, violent extremism, and/or sectarian violence. The goal is to enable Iraqi women to meet their essential economic needs and those...
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