Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009333
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled Supporting Syrian Independent Media (Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0009333). The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects to have substantial involvement during implementation (for example, through coordination, technical input, or shared oversight as the project progresses), rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen Syrians' access to information that is unbiased, accurate, and locally relevant. The funding is meant to support programming that helps Syrians get dependable news and information in ways that can empower citizens to make informed decisions, increase public accountability, and reduce the influence of propaganda or misinformation. A central emphasis is countering violent extremist narratives, indicating that the work is not only about media development in general, but also about improving the information environment in a way that can undercut recruitment, radicalization, and the social impact of extremist messaging.
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.601 and categorized under "Other" for the funding activity area, with additional clarification referenced in the original notice. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," implying that a range of nontraditional applicants may be considered depending on the specific eligibility details in the full announcement (often this can include non-profits, NGOs, media support organizations, research institutions, or other entities with relevant programming capacity). The posting indicates the agency anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of up to $5,000,000, suggesting a sizable, consolidated project rather than multiple smaller grants.
Key administrative details include an announcement (creation) date of January 12, 2023, and an original application closing date of February 16, 2023. Overall, this opportunity is designed to back an independent media-focused initiative that expands reliable information access for Syrians, supports citizen empowerment and accountability, and actively counters extremist narratives through stronger, more credible local information channels.Apply for SFOP0009333
- The Department of State, Assistance Coordination in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Syrian Independent Media" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.601.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 12, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 16, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Supporting Syrian Independent Media (SFOP0009333)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Supporting Syrian Independent Media.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0009333.
3) Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC).
4) What type of award is it?
The program is structured as a cooperative agreement.
5) What does a cooperative agreement typically mean for project implementation?
A cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. government expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as coordination, technical input, or shared oversight as the project progresses, rather than awarding funds and remaining hands-off.
6) What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen Syrians access to information that is unbiased, accurate, and locally relevant.
7) What kinds of outcomes is this funding intended to support?
Based on the description provided, the funding is meant to support programming that helps Syrians access dependable news and information in ways that can:
- Empower citizens to make informed decisions
- Increase public accountability
- Reduce the influence of propaganda or misinformation
8) Is countering violent extremist narratives a focus of this opportunity?
Yes. A central emphasis is countering violent extremist narratives, meaning the work is not only about media development broadly, but also about improving the information environment to undercut recruitment, radicalization, and the broader social impact of extremist messaging.
9) Who is the intended audience or beneficiaries for the programming?
The description emphasizes Syrians as the intended beneficiaries, specifically improving their access to credible and locally relevant information.
10) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.601.
11) What is the funding activity area/category?
The funding activity area is categorized as Other, with additional clarification referenced in the original notice.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as Others. This suggests a potentially wide range of applicants may be considered depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement.
13) What types of organizations might fall under the listed eligibility category of "Others"?
The provided summary indicates that "Others" may include (depending on the full announcement) entities such as non-profits, NGOs, media support organizations, research institutions, or other organizations with relevant capacity to implement the described programming.
14) How many awards was the agency expecting to make?
The posting indicates the agency anticipated making a single award.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $5,000,000.
16) Does the ceiling imply one large project or multiple smaller projects?
The summary suggests the agency anticipated one sizable, consolidated project rather than multiple smaller grants, since it expected to make a single award with a ceiling up to $5,000,000.
17) When was this opportunity announced?
The announcement (creation) date is January 12, 2023.
18) What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was February 16, 2023.
19) What kind of media is this opportunity aiming to support?
The opportunity is designed to support an independent media-focused initiative that expands access to reliable information for Syrians and strengthens credible local information channels.
20) What problem is the opportunity trying to address in the information environment?
It aims to improve access to dependable information and reduce the influence of propaganda and misinformation, while also countering violent extremist narratives.
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