STARTSSY40022: START Notice of Funding Opportunity
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Turkey notices from 2022.
U.S. Mission to Turkey offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $317,000 in total. Applications closed on June 10, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 9, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$20,000
- Total funding$317,000
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 9, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 10, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 10, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals.
- Public and State controlled 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa awards averaged $94,415; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Funding Opportunity Title: START Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Number: STARTSSY40022 Opportunity Package ID: PKG00271939 Deadline for Applications: June 10, 2022 (06/10/2022) Funding Instrument Type: Grant (Fixed Amount or Individual award) Assistance Listing Number: 19.021 – Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $317,000.00 Maximum for Each Award: $20,000.00 - $50,000.00 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (NEA/PPD), in cooperation with the Syria Transition Assistance Response Team Public Diplomacy (START PD) office of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce this open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out a public diplomacy program to advance U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives for Syria. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines NEA/PPD’s and START PD funding priorities, strategic and thematic areas of focus, and procedures to submit applications for funding. Please carefully review and follow all instructions below to ensure conformance with the procedures for application. Priority Region: Northeast Syria and projects focused on Syrian populations in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon; projects for implementation in countries other than Syria are subject to the approval of U.S. diplomatic missions in those countries. Program Objectives: NEA/PPD and START PD invite proposals from eligible not-for-profit organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), and individuals to design and implement public diplomacy programs that support U.S. policy goals and objectives in Syria. See “Priority Program Areas” below for descriptions of the types of programmatic activities NEA/PPD and START PD have identified as complementary from a public diplomacy standpoint to the advancement of U.S. policy objectives delineated below. Under Section B. Federal Award Information, the U.S. Congressional legislation that serves as the basis for public diplomacy funding and programming is described. Prospective applicants should review this carefully to ensure their proposal(s) are aligned with the intent of this legislation. U.S.
Who has won Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa (19.021) awarded $55.5 million across 588 grant awards, an average of $94,415 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. | District of Columbia | 67 | $7.9 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 9 | $7.0 million |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 9 | $5.8 million |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Indiana | 1 | $3.9 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 72 | $3.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is STARTSSY40022 still open?
No. It closed on June 10, 2022.
Who can apply for START Notice of Funding Opportunity?
U.S. Mission to Turkey accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals.
What is the deadline for START Notice of Funding Opportunity?
Closed June 10, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $50,000 each. About $317,000 in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc., World Learning Inc., International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 588 awards worth $55.5 million in that time.
Similar open grants
- National Parks Business Plan Internship
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
- Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program
- Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
- Chicago FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
- Denver FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance