The Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) is offering this grant to bolster independent media in Syria. This grant is specifically purposed to improve access for Syrian citizens to unbiased, accurate, and locally relevant information. The primary objective is to empower citizens through reliable news sources, thereby fostering greater accountability within society. Furthermore, the initiative aims to actively counter prevalent violent extremist narratives by ensuring a robust, fact-based information landscape. This program seeks to strengthen civil society and promote stability in the region by ensuring that Syrians have critical access to diverse and credible media outlets, vital for civic participation.
Opportunity ID: 346005
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Syrian Independent Media |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | See NOFO |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.601 — Syria Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: -U.S. or foreign o Non-profit organizations; o For-profit organizations; o Private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and o Public international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) aims to support programming to improve access for Syrians to unbiased, accurate, and locally relevant information as a means to empower citizens, promote accountability, and counter violent extremist narratives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 11:35:05 – Shane Stryzinski (Modification Comments) Withdrawing NOFO to be able to post Q&A v2. Will be reposted momentarily. |
Mar 21, 2024 | |
| 2024-03-21 11:34:58 – Shane Stryzinski (Modification Comments) Withdrawing NOFO to be able to post Q&A. Will be reposted momentarily. |
Feb 11, 2023 | |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Syrian Independent Media |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | See NOFO |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.601 — Syria Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: -U.S. or foreign o Non-profit organizations; o For-profit organizations; o Private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and o Public international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) aims to support programming to improve access for Syrians to unbiased, accurate, and locally relevant information as a means to empower citizens, promote accountability, and counter violent extremist narratives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Syrian Independent Media |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | See NOFO |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.601 — Syria Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: -U.S. or foreign o Non-profit organizations; o For-profit organizations; o Private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and o Public international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) aims to support programming to improve access for Syrians to unbiased, accurate, and locally relevant information as a means to empower citizens, promote accountability, and counter violent extremist narratives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Syrian Independent Media |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | See NOFO |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.601 — Syria Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: -U.S. or foreign o Non-profit organizations; o For-profit organizations; o Private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and o Public international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) aims to support programming to improve access for Syrians to unbiased, accurate, and locally relevant information as a means to empower citizens, promote accountability, and counter violent extremist narratives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 346005 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Supporting Syrian Independent Media NOFO.pdf
Folder 346005 Other Supporting Documents-Information for the Applicants -> Supporting Syrian Independent Media NOFO Q&A v2.pdf
Folder 346005 Other Supporting Documents-Information for the Applicants -> APPENDIX 4 – Application Guidance.pdf
Folder 346005 Other Supporting Documents-Information for the Applicants -> APPENDIX 1 – Budget Sample Template and Budget Narrative Guidance.pdf
Folder 346005 Other Supporting Documents-Information for the Applicants -> Supporting Syrian Independent Media NOFO Q&A.pdf
Folder 346005 Other Supporting Documents-Information for the Applicants -> APPENDIX 2 – Logic Model Template.pdf
Folder 346005 Other Supporting Documents-Information for the Applicants -> APPENDIX 3 – Results Monitoring Plan (RMP) Template.pdf
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