Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) for Undergraduate Students

Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2014-03 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCFDA Number: 19.021Eligible Applicants Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAgency Name: DOS-IRQClosing Date: Jul 09, 2014Award Ceiling: $1,500,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Jun 09, 2014Funding Opportunity Description: SUMMARY The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad invites eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement the 2014-2016 Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) for Undergraduate Students. The goal of IYLEP is to develop future generations of Iraqi leaders by inculcating in Iraqi university students leadership skills, civic rights and responsibility, respect for diversity, and the values of civic engagement. Proposals should include a U.S.-based exchange component and demonstrate how they promote mutual understanding between American and Iraqi youth. IYLEP advances the goals of the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States and the Republic of Iraq. Subject to the availability of funds, the Embassy expects to award one cooperative agreement for up to $1,500,000 to carry out IYLEP for Undergraduates. Authority: Overall grant-making authority for this program is contained in the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87-256, as amended...
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