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Counter ISIS Ideologies in Returnee Populations from Northeast Syria

ID: DFOP0017298 • Type: Posted
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Description

Iraqis returning from northeast Syria (NES) via Al Amal Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as Jeddah-1 or J1, in the coming year are likely to include a larger proportion of individuals who subscribe to some degree of ISIS ideology, including children and adolescents who have grown up in the al Hol and Roj displaced persons camps. Administrators at Al Amal, service providers in local communities, and Government of Iraq (GOI) personnel need assistance in developing the necessary skill sets and techniques to effectively identify, prevent, and counter ISIS ideology among returnees from NES to prevent the reemergence of ISIS and mitigate potential attacks on the U.S. homeland and U.S. persons and facilities overseas.
Background
The Bureau of Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State is issuing a funding opportunity titled 'Counter ISIS Ideologies in Returnee Populations from Northeast Syria.' This initiative aims to address the challenges posed by Iraqis returning from northeast Syria, particularly those influenced by ISIS ideologies, including children and adolescents from displaced persons camps.

The goal is to equip local administrators, service providers, and Iraqi government personnel with skills to identify, prevent, and counter these ideologies to mitigate potential threats to the U.S. homeland and its interests abroad.

Grant Details
The selected organization will design and implement a project that focuses on:
1) Preventing the inculcation of ISIS ideologies among returnees from the al Hol and Roj camps;
2) Increasing the capacity of Al Amal staff, service providers, and local community leaders to employ early detection techniques for returnees.

The program must be human rights-based and tailored to individual needs, ensuring appropriate training for different age groups and genders. Substantial involvement from the U.S. government will include approval of beneficiary selection, work plans, training activities, and major programmatic decisions.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks), public/private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations (PIOs), and governmental institutions. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and valid registration in SAM.gov at the time of application. Cost sharing is not required.

Period of Performance
The performance period for this grant is 24 months, with an anticipated program start date of October 1, 2025.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this grant opportunity is $986,500, with one anticipated award.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will primarily take place in Iraq.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) [DOS]
Category of Funding
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.701 - Global Counterterrorism Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 6/20/25 the Bureau of Counterterrorism posted grant opportunity DFOP0017298 for Counter ISIS Ideologies in Returnee Populations from Northeast Syria with funding of $986,500. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.701 Global Counterterrorism Programs. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $1,000 and $986,500.

Timing

Posted Date
June 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 4, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
June 20, 2025, 11:35 a.m. EDT
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions For-profit organizations Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$986,500
Floor
$1,000
Estimated Program Funding
$986,500
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Counterterrorism
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(703) 516-1684
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information Site
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=a7b8fab81b5a6650e02962cae54bcb42&view=Default

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