OpportunityTitle: Supporting Local Governance and Civil Society in Syria
CategoryExplanation: Local governance and civil society
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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
Description: The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to advance the following U.S. Government policy objectives in Syria: &#8226; Ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and counter violent extremism, including other extremist groups in Syria; &#8226; Achieve a political solution to the Syrian conflict under the auspices of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2254; and, &#8226; End the presence of Iranian forces and proxies in Syria. The Department of State&apos;s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) aims to advance these policy objectives by supporting the following assistance objectives: &#8226; Strengthen responsive and credible governance and civil society entities to capably serve and represent communities liberated from ISIS. &#8226; Advance a political solution to the Syrian conflict under the auspices of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2254; and, &#8226; 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.
GrantorContactText: nea-grants@state.gov