Syria Annual Program Statement
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The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination at the U.S. Department of State has issued an Annual Program Statement under solicitation number DFOP0018862, seeking Statements of Interest for innovative foreign assistance programs focused on Syria that align with U.S. commercial diplomacy and national interests. This opportunity prioritizes market-driven initiatives that leverage foreign assistance to stimulate private investment, expand American enterprise, and build economic resilience, rather than traditional aid. Proposed projects must operate in key sectors including energy, digital connectivity and 5G infrastructure, artificial intelligence, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, workforce training tailored to U.S. business needs, transitional justice, and economic recovery in conflict-affected areas. Implementers are expected to foster direct engagement with the American private sector, promote burden-sharing among partners, and ensure all activities advance U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives. All submissions must be submitted through the MyGrants portal by August 31, 2026, and are limited to a 1–3 page narrative with up to four one-page annexes, adhering to strict formatting guidelines including 12-point Times New Roman font, single spacing, and one-inch margins. The anticipated award period begins October 1, 2026, with performance lasting 12 to 15 months. Potential awards are capped at $5.5 million for digital infrastructure projects, $3 million for agriculture recovery, and $1.5 million for returnee business revitalization, with a total funding pool of $10 million for up to three awards, though no awards may be made if proposals do not meet criteria. Compliance with stringent federal requirements is non-negotiable, including adherence to the Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan for projects over $500,000 in value, adherence to the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance policy prohibiting funding for abortion-related activities, gender ideology programs, or discriminatory equity initiatives, and full compliance with the Leahy Law by vetting all foreign personnel involved. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, and all individuals participating in the project must undergo vetting to screen for ties to terrorist organizations or human rights violations. Additionally, funding may not be directed to UNRWA under any circumstances, and unmanned aircraft systems used in projects are subject to specific restrictions. Financial and performance reporting is required through MyGrants, with quarterly updates and immediate notification of delays or budget deviations, and all awards are subject to review of
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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 American enterprise and infrastructure and catalyze private capital through market principles. 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.
Note that SOI are to be submitted via MyGrants. Instructions on how to obtain MyGrants accounts are included under the "Related Documents" section of this opportunity.
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