U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026

The U.S. Mission to Iraq, under the Department of State, has issued the Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2026 (Solicitation Number OFOP0002793) to invite non-profit organizations to apply for funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Proposals must be submitted by August 15, 2026, via grants.gov, the U.S. Embassy Baghdad website, or MyGrants, with mandatory registration in SAM.gov and possession of a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The program prioritizes projects that align with U.S. foreign policy objectives, enhance America’s reputation abroad, and deliver measurable impact through innovative, feasible programming. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity, including financial management systems, prior grant compliance, and the ability to manage subawards, and must submit detailed documentation including a narrative proposal not exceeding ten pages, key personnel resumes, letters of support, proof of non-profit status and registration, a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA), and a comprehensive security package addressing transportation, lodging, and emergency procedures for staff and participants in Iraq. All proposals must include a Monitoring and Evaluation plan, with those over $100,000 requiring a two-page narrative, datasheet, and Performance Monitoring Plan, while smaller awards need a Theory of Change and PMP. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off evaluation, with the program idea quality weighted at 30%, organizational capacity at 25%, project planning at 20%, budget at 10%, M&E at 10%, and sustainability at 5%, totaling 100 points; cost is considered only in the event of a tie. Funding is limited to a period between 3 and 24 months, with an anticipated start date of September 2026 and a total estimated value ranging from $123,404.77 to $140,372.93. Special requirements include mandatory Risk Analysis Information (RAI) submissions via DS-4184 for key individuals with financial control, strict adherence to U.S. Department of State branding guidelines requiring official logos and SF-424a marking on equipment valued at $10,000 or more, and prohibitions on construction, pre-award costs, and use of unmanned aircraft systems from foreign-designated entities. Only non-profit organizations are eligible, and entities engaged in activities contrary to Executive Orders 14