Opportunity Information: Apply for S CSO 13 001
Apply for S CSO 13 001
- The Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support to Syrian Opposition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2012 and posted on Dec 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Foreign non profit organizations and foreign for profit companies
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO), issued a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Support to Syrian Opposition" (Funding Opportunity Number S-CSO-13-001). The competition was released as a Request for Applications and is designed to fund programs that strengthen Syrian civil society during a period of conflict and uncertainty, with an emphasis on preventing inter-communal violence and supporting non-violent civilian actors. In practical terms, the opportunity aims to help organize, professionalize, and connect local civilian groups so they can operate more effectively, communicate more clearly with the public, and contribute to planning for a future political transition and longer-term stability.
The core program goals focus on three related outcomes: building the capacity of civil society organizations and community actors, reducing the risk of violence between different communities, and amplifying the public messaging of the non-violent civilian opposition. CSO specifically signals interest in proposals that do not only engage groups already aligned with the opposition, but also reach constituencies that may be outside of it or undecided, such as business communities, women s groups, religious figures, professional associations, and academics. The purpose of including these segments is to build inter-communal trust, create practical bridges across social and political divides, and lay groundwork for cooperation that could matter during a transition period and in post-conflict recovery. CSO also highlights support for civil administration effectiveness and transition planning, suggesting that projects may include technical assistance, organizational development, coordination mechanisms, strategic communications support, and other capacity-building efforts that make civilian governance and civic engagement more credible and functional.
Financially, CSO indicated an initial plan to award approximately USD 2.5 million in total, dependent on the availability of funds and the quality of submissions. The agency anticipated making up to three awards under this announcement. Funding could be provided either as grants or as cooperative agreements, meaning some awards might involve closer federal involvement in implementation depending on the instrument chosen. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, so applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was relatively broad. Domestic applicants could include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The opportunity also explicitly allowed foreign nonprofit organizations and foreign for-profit companies, widening the pool to international implementers with relevant operational reach, networks, or technical expertise. The funding activity category was listed under "Other," with an explanation emphasizing conflict prevention and capacity building, aligning the opportunity with stabilization and violence prevention objectives rather than traditional development or humanitarian relief alone.
Key administrative details include a posted date of December 4, 2012, with an application closing date of December 24, 2012, and an archive date of January 23, 2013. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance). For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Latoya Larker, Program Management Officer, reachable at 202-663-0300.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Support to Syrian Opposition (S-CSO-13-001)
1) What is this funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "Support to Syrian Opposition" and it was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO). The Funding Opportunity Number is S-CSO-13-001.
2) What type of solicitation is it?
It was released as a Request for Applications (RFA) for discretionary funding.
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to fund programs that strengthen Syrian civil society during a period of conflict and uncertainty, with an emphasis on preventing inter-communal violence and supporting non-violent civilian actors. Practically, it aims to help local civilian groups become more organized and professional, improve their ability to connect with the public, and contribute to planning for a future political transition and longer-term stability.
4) What are the core program outcomes CSO is seeking?
CSO describes three related outcomes:
- Building the capacity of civil society organizations and community actors
- Reducing the risk of violence between different communities (preventing inter-communal violence)
- Amplifying public messaging of the non-violent civilian opposition
5) What types of activities or approaches does CSO appear to support?
The description suggests activities such as organizing and professionalizing local civilian groups, connecting local groups to each other, improving communications with the public, and supporting planning for political transition and longer-term stability. CSO also highlights support for civil administration effectiveness and transition planning, and mentions that projects may include technical assistance, organizational development, coordination mechanisms, and strategic communications support, along with other capacity-building efforts that make civilian governance and civic engagement more credible and functional.
6) Does CSO want applicants to work only with groups already aligned with the opposition?
No. CSO specifically signals interest in proposals that do not only engage groups already aligned with the opposition, but also reach constituencies that may be outside of it or undecided.
7) Which additional constituencies does CSO highlight as important to engage?
The opportunity highlights reaching constituencies such as business communities, women's groups, religious figures, professional associations, and academics.
8) Why does CSO emphasize engaging constituencies outside the existing opposition base?
The stated purpose is to build inter-communal trust, create practical bridges across social and political divides, and lay groundwork for cooperation that could matter during a transition period and in post-conflict recovery.
9) What is the total funding amount CSO planned to award?
CSO indicated an initial plan to award approximately USD 2.5 million in total. This was dependent on the availability of funds and the quality of submissions.
10) How many awards did CSO anticipate making?
CSO anticipated making up to three awards under this announcement.
11) What funding instruments might be used?
Funding could be provided either as grants or as cooperative agreements.
12) What is the practical difference mentioned between a grant and a cooperative agreement for this opportunity?
The announcement notes that cooperative agreements may involve closer federal involvement in implementation, depending on the instrument chosen.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
14) Who is eligible to apply (domestic applicants)?
Domestic applicants could include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
15) Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly allowed foreign nonprofit organizations and foreign for-profit companies.
16) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed under "Other," with an explanation emphasizing conflict prevention and capacity building.
17) How does CSO frame the focus area of this opportunity?
The description aligns the opportunity with stabilization and violence prevention objectives, emphasizing conflict prevention and capacity building rather than traditional development or humanitarian relief alone.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was December 4, 2012.
19) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was December 24, 2012.
20) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was January 23, 2013.
21) What CFDA number is associated with this funding opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance).
22) Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Latoya Larker, Program Management Officer.
23) What contact phone number is provided?
The phone number provided for the point of contact is 202-663-0300.
24) What kinds of program results is CSO trying to strengthen in Syrian civil society?
Based on the description, CSO is trying to strengthen the ability of local civilian groups and civil society to operate effectively, communicate clearly with the public, reduce risks of inter-communal violence, and contribute to transition planning and longer-term stability.
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