US Mission in Belarus

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Belarus, also known as the US Mission in Belarus, is a civilian agency responsible for administering foreign aid and development assistance programs in Belarus. As part of USAID's global mission, the Belarus office implements programs that promote democracy, economic growth, and civil society development in the region. Despite political challenges in the bilateral relationship, USAID Belarus continues to support initiatives aimed at strengthening democratic institutions, improving governance, and enhancing people-to-people ties between the United States and Belarus.

USAID Belarus recently awarded a Definitive Contract (72011324S00001) valued at $104,223.23 for Development, Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist services. This firm-fixed-price contract was awarded to a domestic contractor on September 26, 2024, with a performance period extending through October 5, 2029. The DOC Specialist services are designated to support USAID's mission operations in Belarus, likely focusing on program communications, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach efforts to increase visibility and understanding of USAID initiatives in the region.

The contract represents USAID Belarus's investment in strengthening its communications and outreach capacity, which is critical for effective implementation of development programs in challenging political environments. By securing dedicated professional communications support, USAID is positioned to better articulate program objectives, disseminate success stories, and engage with local stakeholders and beneficiaries. This strategic investment in communications expertise aligns with USAID's broader emphasis on transparent program implementation and effective stakeholder engagement.

USAID Belarus has also awarded two Cooperative Agreements to support civil society development initiatives in Lithuania. The first agreement (72011324LA00001), valued at $3,502,572.00, was awarded on August 1, 2024, with a performance period through July 31, 2029. The second agreement (72011324CA00001), valued at $1,000,000.00, covers the period from August 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028. Both awards were made under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) grant program, which typically funds various international development and humanitarian assistance activities across multiple sectors.

These substantial investments in Lithuanian civil society development suggest USAID Belarus has a regional approach that extends beyond Belarus's borders to strengthen democratic institutions in neighboring countries. The first grant recipient has experience with various operational support services, while the second awardee, Equans Zuid-Nederland B.V., specializes in facilities operations, maintenance, and construction services for U.S. government agencies in Europe and Eurasia. The diversity of these awards indicates USAID's comprehensive strategy to build democracy and civil society resilience in the region through multiple complementary approaches, including both programmatic support and operational infrastructure development.