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State Department Seeks Proposals for Foreign Assistance Programs in Syria (Energy, Technology, Economic Recovery)

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination, is seeking proposals for innovative foreign assistance programs in Syria to advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and economic recovery. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs - Office of Assistance Coordination - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a programmatic grant opportunity. - Requested Services: - Design and implementation of foreign assistance projects in Syria - Focus sectors include: - Energy - Digital connectivity - Emerging technologies (AI, 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 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must promote U.S. business engagement and market-driven recovery - Emphasis on technology transfer, regional stability, and alignment with American enterprise - Applicants must have operational capacity in Syria and be able to obtain necessary permits - Eligible applicants include not-for-profits, educational institutions, for-profits, international organizations, and governmental institutions - Funding: - Up to three awards totaling $10 million - Individual awards anticipated at $5.5 million or more - Project duration is 12-15 months, with potential for continuation grants based on performance and funding

Description

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 Syria that also advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and put American interests first. SOIs 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. Eligible applicants include non-profits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, international organizations, and governmental institutions capable of operating in Syria. The program encourages projects in sectors such as energy, digital connectivity, emerging technologies, agriculture, economic integration, manufacturing, workforce training, transitional justice, and economic recovery.

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