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ClosedOpportunity SFOP0006326

Support for Independent Media in Syria

Assistance Coordination · Department of State

At a glance

Support for Independent Media in Syria is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Assistance Coordination (Department of State). The application deadline was February 28, 2020. Individual awards are listed as $5M – $35M, with about 1 award expected and $35M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.601 (Syria Assistance Program).

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Key facts

  1. Dec 20, 2019Posted
  2. Feb 28, 2020Application deadline
Posted
Dec 20, 2019
Close date
Feb 28, 2020
Award floor
$5,000,000
Award ceiling
$35,000,000
Est. total funding
$35,000,000
Expected awards
1
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

U.S. or foreign o non-profit organizations; o For-profit organizations; o Private institutions of higher education; o Public or state institutions of higher education; o Public international organizations

Also named in the notice's eligibility text
  • Public colleges & universities
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
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What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to advance the following U.S. Government policy objectives in Syria: a) Ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and counter violent extremism, including other extremist groups in Syria; b) Achieve a political solution to the Syrian conflict under the auspices of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2254; c) and, End the presence of Iranian forces and proxies in Syria.

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Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 19.601

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$19.1M
FY25—
FY26— est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.601. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Assistance Coordination
703-516-1684

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Support for Independent Media in Syria”?

The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Support for Independent Media in Syria”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $5m – $35m, total estimated program funding is $35,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “Support for Independent Media in Syria”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0006326), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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Award range
Amount not specified
Est. close
Aug 19, 2021 (est.)
Who can apply
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Award range
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Est. close
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