Funding Opportunity ID: |
296100 |
Opportunity Number: |
NEAAC-ACBURGR-17-013 |
Opportunity Title: |
Establishment of Industry Advisory Board at Southern Technical University in Iraq |
Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: |
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Funding Instrument Type: |
Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: |
Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Natural Resources |
Category Explanation: |
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CFDA Number(s): |
19.600 |
Eligible Applicants: |
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Public International Organizations |
Agency Code: |
DOS-NEA-AC |
Agency Name: |
Department of State Assistance Coordination |
Posted Date: |
Aug 02, 2017 |
Close Date: |
Aug 31, 2017 No Explanation |
Last Updated Date: |
Aug 02, 2017 |
Award Ceiling: |
$200,000 |
Award Floor: |
$175,000 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: |
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Expected Number of Awards: |
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Description: |
The U.S. Department of State�s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish an Industry Advisory Board (IAB) at Southern Technical University (STU) in Basrah. The IAB will contribute to the reform and modernization of STU�s core curriculum to include more advanced technology, adherence to international standards, and more practical, hands-on training components for current students. In addition, the IAB will function as an interlocutor to connect STU graduates and administration with private sector employers, industry organizations, international oil companies, and government officials. |
Version: |
Synopsis 1 |