South Sudan and Sudan Assistance Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 19.223
- Agency
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Department of State
- Grant awards
- 11 $12,140,655 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury accounts
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- 19-7210-3-7-002
- 19-7210-2-1-000
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of State Bureau of African Affairs operates the South Sudan and Sudan Assistance Program (CFDA 19.223) to fund activities that advance U.S. interests in supporting Sudan and South Sudan toward internal and regional peace, with the most recent grant award issued on September 21, 2023.
The program funds research, training, capacity building, and facilitation work on conflict dynamics, peace implementation, civil society engagement, and political dialogue in both countries. Recent awards have supported training and capacity building for civil society participation in peace processes, research on conflict dynamics in marginalized areas outside Khartoum, analysis of Sudan's political economy in support of democratic transition, weapons-flow research in South Sudan, open-data initiatives targeting arms trade, inclusive dialogue between communities, and African Union hybrid court establishment. The assistance mix is predominantly Project Grants (64% of awards) with a substantial Cooperative Agreement component (36%).
Funding has been sparse and irregular. Eleven awards totaling $12.1 million in federal dollars obligated span from September 2016 to September 2023. Award cadence has declined sharply: five awards in 2018, then one each in 2020 and 2021, two in 2022, and one in 2023. No awards have been issued in the past three years. All funding flows through the Department of State Bureau of African Affairs, which has administered all eleven awards.
Recent award magnitudes range from $246 thousand to $4.39 million, with a substantial outlier Cooperative Agreement for $4.39 million supporting inclusive political dialogue and capacity building in Sudan (terminated per executive order). More typical awards fall in the $350 thousand to $1 million range.
The most recent posted grant opportunity (SFOP0009903, "South Sudan Peace Talks Facilitation") closed on July 31, 2023, and was restricted to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. It solicited proposals for South Sudan stakeholder engagement on peace and security and for civil society strengthening to promote constitutional drafting and electoral process inclusivity under the 2018 Revitalized Agreement.
No grant opportunities are currently open. Applicants should monitor grants.gov for future solicitation announcements.
Objective and description
- Objective
The goal of the Sudan and South Sudan Assistance Program is to advance U.S. interests tied to support a Sudan and South Sudan which are at peace with themselves and their neighbors.
- Description
The goal of the Sudan and South Sudan Assistance Program is to advance U.S. interests tied to support a Sudan and South Sudan which are at peace with themselves and their neighbors.
Eligibility
- Uses of assistance
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities for individual project information.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
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How to apply
- Award procedure
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Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sudan Peace Talks Facilitation | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 11 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public International Law & Policy Group | $4,243,084 | 35% |
| 2 | Center For Advanced Defense Studies, Inc. (The) | $2,398,755 | 20% |
| 3 | Small Arms Survey USA Inc. | $2,296,938 | 19% |
| 4 | African Union Commission | $1,142,852 | 9% |
| 5 | Search For Common Ground | $878,376 | 7% |
| 6 | International Rescue Committee, Inc. | $500,000 | 4% |
| 7 | Comunita' DI S.egidio Acap APS | $434,569 | 4% |
| 8 | Stichting Free Press Unlimited | $246,080 | 2% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$164,791 |
| FY2023 | $369,867 |
| FY2022 | $3,013,179 |
| FY2021 | $108,642 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 19.223?
Assistance Listing 19.223 is South Sudan and Sudan Assistance Program, a federal grant program run by Department of State.
What is the CFDA number for South Sudan and Sudan Assistance Program?
Its CFDA number is 19.223: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 19.223 awarded?
11 grant awards under 19.223 have obligated $12,140,655 in federal funds to 8 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 19.223?
The recipients obligated the most under South Sudan and Sudan Assistance Program are Public International Law & Policy Group ($4,243,084), Center For Advanced Defense Studies, Inc. (The) ($2,398,755) and Small Arms Survey USA Inc. ($2,296,938).
How much did 19.223 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 19.223 obligated -$164,791 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 19.223?
No opportunity listed under 19.223 is open now. The latest, South Sudan Peace Talks Facilitation, was posted on June 16, 2023.
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