Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2017 001
The Women s Small Business Mentoring Program in Southern Iraq is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity (U.S. Embassy Baghdad, with U.S. Consulate General Basrah playing a key role) focused on helping economically vulnerable women in southern Iraq strengthen their ability to earn income through employment or entrepreneurship. The program is designed primarily for female single heads of household, especially women who have taken on greater financial responsibility after losing a family member due to armed conflict, violent extremism, or sectarian violence. The central purpose is practical and immediate: help these women meet essential economic needs for themselves and their families by increasing their participation in the local economy.
At the core of the opportunity is the creation and delivery of a structured mentoring and skills development network. The funded organization would be expected to connect participants with mentors from the business community, preferably women, who can share real-world guidance and model effective strategies for navigating work and business challenges in the context of southern Iraqi society. The mentoring is meant to be hands-on and responsive rather than purely classroom-based, giving participants access to resources and a support system that can offer tailored feedback, ongoing advice, and problem-solving as they pursue jobs or develop small businesses.
The skills emphasized are practical employability and microenterprise fundamentals. The opportunity specifically highlights training in basic computer skills, resume building, and the use of social media and other online platforms to support job searches, networking, and business promotion. English language instruction is described as desirable but not required, meaning applicants can propose it as an added value component without it being mandatory for program eligibility. Another encouraged element is programming that facilitates direct contact between the Iraqi diaspora and local women, which could bring additional perspective, networks, and role-model examples to participants.
A notable feature of the program is its expectation of both local and international linkages. In addition to building an in-country mentor network, the program should incorporate virtual mentoring sessions with American entrepreneurs, particularly women, and especially those who are fluent in Arabic. These sessions are intended to let participants hear firsthand experiences, learn best practices, and build connections that can support longer-term relationships between Iraqi and American businesspeople. In practice, this implies a blended model that combines local face-to-face mentoring and training with remote engagement to broaden exposure and opportunity.
Funding is structured as a discretionary grant, with one expected award. Subject to available funds, the award ceiling is up to $250,000 for a one-year base program that serves a total of 80 women: 60 participants in Basrah and 20 participants in surrounding provinces. Proposals are expected to be scalable, meaning the design should be able to expand in either duration or number of participants if additional funding becomes available. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.021 and is open to eligible applicants that are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status in the United States (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding opportunity number is DOS BAGHDAD PD 2017 001, with an original posting timeframe indicating creation on November 30, 2016 and an original closing date of January 15, 2017.Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2017 001
- The Department of State in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women’s Small Business Mentoring Program in Southern Iraq" 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 Nov 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2017. (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 $250,000.00 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): Women's Small Business Mentoring Program in Southern Iraq
1) What is the Women's Small Business Mentoring Program in Southern Iraq?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity (U.S. Embassy Baghdad, with U.S. Consulate General Basrah playing a key role) to create and deliver a structured mentoring and skills development network that helps economically vulnerable women in southern Iraq strengthen their ability to earn income through employment or entrepreneurship.
2) What is the main goal of this program?
The central purpose is practical and immediate: help participants meet essential economic needs for themselves and their families by increasing their participation in the local economy, either through jobs or small business activities.
3) Who is the program primarily intended to serve?
The program is designed primarily for economically vulnerable women in southern Iraq, especially female single heads of household.
4) Are there specific priority groups within the target population?
Yes. The opportunity especially emphasizes women who have taken on greater financial responsibility after losing a family member due to armed conflict, violent extremism, or sectarian violence.
5) How many women is the base program expected to serve?
The one-year base program is expected to serve a total of 80 women.
6) Where are participants expected to be located?
Participants are expected to be located in southern Iraq, with 60 participants in Basrah and 20 participants in surrounding provinces.
7) What types of activities does the funded organization need to deliver?
The funded organization is expected to build and deliver a structured mentoring and skills development network, connecting participants with mentors from the business community and providing practical employability and microenterprise-focused training.
8) What is meant by a "structured mentoring and skills development network" in this opportunity?
Based on the description, it means an organized approach that combines mentoring relationships and skills training so participants receive hands-on, responsive guidance (not only classroom instruction), plus access to resources and a support system that provides tailored feedback and ongoing advice as women pursue jobs or develop small businesses.
9) What kind of mentors are expected for the local mentor network?
The program is expected to connect participants with mentors from the business community, preferably women, who can share real-world guidance and demonstrate strategies for navigating workplace and business challenges in the context of southern Iraqi society.
10) Is the mentoring expected to be classroom-based or practical?
The mentoring is described as hands-on and responsive rather than purely classroom-based, with an emphasis on tailored feedback, ongoing advice, and problem-solving support.
11) What skills or training topics are specifically highlighted?
The opportunity specifically highlights training in basic computer skills, resume building, and the use of social media and other online platforms to support job searches, networking, and business promotion. It also references practical employability and microenterprise fundamentals.
12) Is English language instruction required?
No. English language instruction is described as desirable but not required, meaning it can be proposed as an added-value component but is not mandatory.
13) Does the program encourage engagement with the Iraqi diaspora?
Yes. An encouraged element is programming that facilitates direct contact between the Iraqi diaspora and local women, which could add perspectives, networks, and role-model examples.
14) Are international connections required, and what do they look like?
The opportunity expects both local and international linkages. In addition to in-country mentoring, it should incorporate virtual mentoring sessions with American entrepreneurs, particularly women, and especially those fluent in Arabic.
15) What is the purpose of the virtual mentoring sessions with American entrepreneurs?
These sessions are intended to give participants firsthand exposure to experiences and best practices and to help build connections that can support longer-term relationships between Iraqi and American businesspeople.
16) Is the program expected to be in-person, virtual, or both?
The description implies a blended model that combines local face-to-face mentoring and training with remote/virtual engagement to broaden exposure and opportunity.
17) What is the funding type for this opportunity?
Funding is structured as a discretionary grant.
18) How many awards are expected?
The opportunity states there is one expected award.
19) What is the maximum award amount?
Subject to available funds, the award ceiling is up to $250,000.
20) What is the performance period for the base program?
The base program is described as a one-year program.
21) Does the opportunity require the proposal to be scalable?
Yes. Proposals are expected to be scalable, meaning the design should be able to expand in either duration or number of participants if additional funding becomes available.
22) Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is open to eligible applicants that are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status in the United States, excluding institutions of higher education.
23) Are U.S. colleges and universities eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education.
24) Which U.S. government entities are associated with the opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the U.S. Department of State. It is presented as a U.S. Embassy Baghdad opportunity, with U.S. Consulate General Basrah playing a key role.
25) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.021.
26) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DOS BAGHDAD PD 2017 001.
27) When was the opportunity originally posted and when did it originally close?
The original posting timeframe indicates it was created on November 30, 2016, and the original closing date was January 15, 2017.
28) What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to support for participants?
Based on the description, the program is intended to strengthen participants' ability to earn income through employment or entrepreneurship, support their ability to meet essential economic needs, and increase their participation in the local economy through practical skills and a sustained mentoring support system.
29) Is the program limited to entrepreneurship, or does it also cover employment?
It covers both. The opportunity is aimed at helping women earn income through employment or entrepreneurship, and it highlights job-search related skills (like resume building and use of online platforms) as well as microenterprise fundamentals.
30) What geographic area is referenced by "southern Iraq" in this opportunity?
The opportunity specifically calls out Basrah and surrounding provinces as the primary participant locations.
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