Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI SYR 001
The opportunity titled "Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research and Analysis Services in Syria" (Funding Opportunity Number: RFI SYR 001) is not a grant competition or a request for proposals, but a sources sought Request for Information (RFI). USAID, through the Middle East Regional Platform (USAID-MERP) and specifically the USAID Syria function, is using this notice as market research to learn what organizations are capable of delivering monitoring, evaluation, and research and analysis services in the Syria context. In practical terms, the government is trying to map the vendor landscape, understand available technical capabilities, and gauge the level of interest and capacity before deciding whether and how to run a future procurement.
Although it appears in the funding opportunity format, the instrument type is a procurement contract rather than an assistance award, and the opportunity category is listed as discretionary. The activity category is marked as "Other," which usually signals that the work does not fit neatly into a standard sector label and that the substance is better captured by the narrative description: monitoring, evaluation, and research/analysis support. The CFDA number is 98.001, which is commonly associated with USAID foreign assistance-related activities. The notice lists an "Award Ceiling" of 0 and "Expected Awards" of 1, which is typical for an RFI because the government is not committing to funding at this stage and is not promising an award based on the information collected. RFIs are often a precursor to a formal solicitation, but they can also end without a follow-on procurement depending on what the market research shows and what program priorities and budgets allow.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might be included in the full notice package. That generally indicates that USAID wants to hear from a wide range of potential implementers and service providers, such as international organizations, NGOs, research firms, consulting companies, universities, local and regional partners, or consortia that can credibly operate in or on Syria-related programming environments. The announcement was created on June 2, 2023, with an original closing date of June 22, 2023, giving a relatively short window for interested parties to submit information, which is also common for RFIs.
Substantively, the services referenced, "monitoring, evaluation, and research and analysis," point to work that typically supports USAID program oversight and learning. Monitoring often includes routine tracking of outputs and indicators, field or third-party monitoring approaches where access is constrained, verification of activities and results, and compliance checks. Evaluation can include performance and impact evaluations, mixed-methods studies, and independent assessments of effectiveness and relevance. Research and analysis can include context analysis, political economy and conflict sensitivity analysis, needs assessments, stakeholder mapping, data collection and management, and production of analytic products that help USAID make decisions, adjust programming, and report results. In Syria, these functions frequently require strong remote management systems, rigorous data quality assurance, careful safeguarding of participants, and an ability to operate in complex, high-risk, and access-limited environments, though the notice itself is framed broadly and focuses on identifying capable organizations rather than detailing a final scope of work.
Overall, this posting should be understood as a market survey step by USAID Syria/USAID-MERP to identify potential contractors and gather capability information related to M&E and research/analysis services. It does not, by itself, represent available grant funding, nor does it guarantee that a contract will be awarded. Organizations that responded would generally be positioning themselves for a possible future solicitation by demonstrating relevant experience, technical approaches, operational reach, and capacity to deliver credible monitoring and learning services tied to USAID programming in Syria.Apply for RFI SYR 001
- The Agency for International Development, Middle East Regional Platform USAID-MERP in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research and Analysis Services in Syria" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 02, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: Bolstering the Ability of African Governments to Conduct Sovereign Debt Negotiations
Previous opportunity: Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Payment Program
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for RFI SYR 001
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (RFI SYR 001) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Sinjar Agreement Mediation and Dialogue Apply for SFOP0009844 Funding Number: SFOP0009844 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $444,444 |
| Preserving Afghanistan’s Diverse Cultural Heritage Apply for SCAKAB 23 GR 007 SCA 06022023 Funding Number: SCAKAB 23 GR 007 SCA 06022023 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| University Partnership Program (UPP) Apply for DOS KAZ AST AEECA 23 003 Funding Number: DOS KAZ AST AEECA 23 003 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $360,000 |
| Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) State Assistance Apply for DHS 23 MT 041 00 99 Funding Number: DHS 23 MT 041 00 99 Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Iraqi Alumni Association Development Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2023 005 Funding Number: DOS BAGHDAD PD 2023 005 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED) Apply for 72029423RFA00003 Funding Number: 72029423RFA00003 Agency: Agency for International Development, West Bank, Gaza USAID-West Bank Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $60,000,000 |
| Galvanizing Climate Advocacy and Peacebuilding with Herders in the Sahel Apply for SFOP0009781 Funding Number: SFOP0009781 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $370,312 |
| BJA FY 23 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program Formula Grant Solicitation Apply for O BJA 2023 171785 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171785 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| DOD Legacy Program 3D Virtual Tours Apply for HQ003423NFOEASD10 Funding Number: HQ003423NFOEASD10 Agency: Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $71,000 |
| Documenting, Reviewing/Evaluating, and Developing Two Leadership Curriculum Packages Apply for 23AC04 Funding Number: 23AC04 Agency: Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| U.S. Embassy Bangui PDS Annual Program Statement Apply for AFCAF FY23 01 Funding Number: AFCAF FY23 01 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Central African Republic Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Project to Address Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Other Labor Violations in Domestic Work in Mexico Apply for NOI ILAB 23 29 Funding Number: NOI ILAB 23 29 Agency: Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program Apply for SCRC SEID 01 23 Funding Number: SCRC SEID 01 23 Agency: Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2024 - FY2025 Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowships for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System Apply for NOAA NOS OCM 2023 2008028 Funding Number: NOAA NOS OCM 2023 2008028 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| Corrections Staffing Initiative: National Focus Groups and Curriculum Development Apply for 23AC05 Funding Number: 23AC05 Agency: Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| 2023 Rapid Landscape and Gap Analysis on Human Trafficking Apply for SFOP0009866 Funding Number: SFOP0009866 Agency: Department of State, Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| 2023 Notification of Funding Opportunity – Formative Research on Child Trafficking in Nepal Apply for SFOP0009867 Funding Number: SFOP0009867 Agency: Department of State, Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,600,000 |
| Speaker program 2023 Apply for SMK800 23 PAS007 Funding Number: SMK800 23 PAS007 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to North Macedonia Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| FY 2024 International Visitor Leadership Program Apply for SFOP0009874 Funding Number: SFOP0009874 Agency: Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $6,472,426 |
| FY23 Annual Call For Proposals Apply for OFOP0001127 Funding Number: OFOP0001127 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Jamaica Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $40,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "RFI SYR 001", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.