Supporting Local Governance and Civil Society in Syria
Agency: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Assistance Listings
- 19.601 -- Syria Assistance Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Public International Organizations
Grantor contact information
Description
nea-grants@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Civil_Society_and_Governance_NOFO_QA.pdf | NOFO Q&A | Jul 1, 2019 01:29 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_2_-_Results_Monitoring_Plan_RMP.docx | Appendix 2 - Logic Model/ RMP | Jul 1, 2019 01:32 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_1_Budget_Sample_Template_5-yr.xlsx | Appendix 1 - Budget Sample Template | Jul 1, 2019 01:32 PM UTC |
| Civil_Society_and_Governance_Syria_NOFO_corrected.pdf | NOFO | Jul 1, 2019 01:28 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_3_-_AC_Application_Guidance_3.29.19.docx | Appendix 3 - Application Guidance | Jul 1, 2019 01:33 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: August 2, 2019
Award
$75,000,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$5,000,000
Award Minimum
$75,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SFOP0005916
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Local governance and civil society
History
Version:
7
Posted date:
July 1, 2019
Archive date:
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