Supporting Local Governance and Civil Society in Syria
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- SFOP0005916
- Agency
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Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000,000 to $75,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.601 Syria Assistance Program
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs is seeking applicants for a cooperative agreement to support local governance and civil society in Syria. The goal is to advance U.S. policy objectives, including defeating ISIS, achieving a political solution to the Syrian conflict, and countering Iranian influence. Key requirements include strengthening responsive and credible governance and civil society entities, advancing a political solution under UNSCR 2254, and countering extremism and disinformation. The evaluation will focus on the applicant's ability to meet these objectives. The deadline for this opportunity is August 2, 2019.
This opportunity is funded through the Syria Assistance Program (CFDA 19.601), which supports the foreign assistance goals and objectives of the Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. The total award value or budget range is not specified, but the grant is intended to provide support within Syria.
Synopsis
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to advance the following U.S. Government policy objectives in Syria: • Ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and counter violent extremism, including other extremist groups in Syria; • Achieve a political solution to the Syrian conflict under the auspices of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2254; and, • End the presence of Iranian forces and proxies in Syria. The Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) aims to advance these policy objectives by supporting the following assistance objectives: • Strengthen responsive and credible governance and civil society entities to capably serve and represent communities liberated from ISIS. • Advance a political solution to the Syrian conflict under the auspices of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2254; and, • Counter extremism and disinformation perpetuated by Iranian forces, designated terrorist organizations, and other malign actors through support for local governance actors and civil society organizations.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| APPENDIX 3 - AC Application Guidance 3.29.19.docx | DOCX document | |
| APPENDIX 2 - Results Monitoring Plan (RMP).docx | DOCX document | |
| APPENDIX 1 Budget Sample Template 5-yr.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Civil Society and Governance NOFO Q&A.pdf | ||
| Civil Society and Governance Syria NOFO (corrected).pdf |
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