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Syria Annual Program Statement

Agency: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Assistance Listings: 19.601 -- Syria Assistance Program

Last Updated: August 13, 2026
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for innovative foreign assistance programs benefiting partner countries that also advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and put American interests first. SOI must demonstrate how projects will leverage foreign assistance for U.S. partners as a tool of statecraft to advance U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives. Programming should promote trade, not aid, by leveraging assistance resources to champion...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

The following are eligible to apply: - Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations, such as corporations and commercial firms - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions All applicants must have the capacity to operate in Syria and ability to obtain necessary registrations and permits

Grantor contact information

Description

NEA-Grants@state.gov

Email

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Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Syria_APS_FAQ_August_13_2026.pdf
Syria APS FAQ August 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026 06:24 PM UTC
DFOP0018862_Syria_APS.pdf
DFOP0018862 Syria APS
Aug 13, 2026 06:30 PM UTC
MyGrants_Grantee_Account_Creation_Guide.pdf
MyGrants Grantee Account Creation Guide
Aug 13, 2026 06:31 PM UTC
MyGrants-Application-Submission-Job-Aid_1.pdf
MyGrants-Application-Submission-Job-Aid
Aug 13, 2026 06:31 PM UTC
ILMS-Self-Service-Portal-Reference-Guide.pdf
ILMS-Self-Service-Portal-Reference-Guide
Aug 13, 2026 06:31 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closing: August 31, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$10,000,000

Program Funding

3

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$5,500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DFOP0018862

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:

SOI may address foreign assistance programs for partner countries in sectors including: energy, digital connectivity, emerging technologies (particularly AI and telecommunications), 5G infrastructure, agriculture, regional economic integration, advanced manufacturing, workforce training aligned with U.S. business needs, transitional justice, and economic recovery in conflict-affected areas. Projects should orient implementing partners toward the American business community, and foster burden-sharing. Review country-specific guidance in the sections below and tailor your SOI to address identified priorities. NEA/AC may decide to grant multiple awards, one award, or no awards, subject to funding availability and proposal viability.

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

August 13, 2026

Archive date:

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