What is the source of funding for the contracts and grants that USAID is awarding?
Funds appropriated by the U.S. Congress – ultimately the U.S. taxpayer. Revenues from the Oil for Food program, or other Iraqi or international sources, will not fund these contracts. • What will the initial contracts cover? Between January 31st and March 4th, USAID issued eight Requests for Proposals or RFPs for work in Iraq. These are for capital construction including bridge, road and port rehabilitation and repair; seaport administration; airport administration; public health; primary and secondary education; local governance; theater logistical support and personnel support. • What is the total amount for reconstruction? The President’s budget request contained $1.7 billion for reconstruction and $543 million for humanitarian relief efforts. However, Congress will make the final determination about the funds that can be spent. • Who will the contracts go to? The prime contracts will be awarded to U.S. firms through the competitive procurement process. Existing U.S. foreign assista
