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Release: Basic Information. Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0009412. Assistance Listings (CFDA) number: 19.518 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere. Announcement issuance date: Thursday, February 9, 2023. Announcement type: Cooperative Agreement. Proposal application submission deadline:...


DOS-ARM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 10

Establishing a University Partnership for a Center of Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) in Armenia grant opened on Feb. 10.


U.S. Assistance to Emergency Earthquake Response Efforts in Türkiye and Syria

Release: The February 6th earthquakes that struck southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria have devastated millions. Within hours of the first quake, the United States, at the direction of President Biden, quickly mobilized federal agencies and partners to urgently provide life-saving assistance in close coordination with our Turkish Allies and partner organizations in Syria.


News Release: On February 9, the United States and Japan held the inaugural U.S.-Japan Strategic Dialogue on Democratic Resilience in Tokyo, Japan.


Designating Entities Involved in the Iranian Petrochemical and Petroleum Products Trade

News Release: The United States is designating nine entities, pursuant to Executive Order 13846, that are involved in Iran’s petrochemical and petroleum products trade.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman Maria Salazar (R-FL) released the following statement on the news that 222 political prisoners in Nicaragua, including a U.S. citizen, have been released and are en route to the United States.


News Release: One year ago, a diverse group of governments and organizations gathered to launch the COVID-19 Pandemic Prioritized Global Action Plan for Enhanced Engagement (“GAP") with the objective of focusing political will and enhancing coordination to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen ...


DOS-GEO grant application closes on March 29

Book Translation Program grant opened on Feb. 9.


News Release: The United States, together with its Quad partners Australia, India, and Japan, launched the Quad Cyber Challenge to promote responsible cyber habits across their nations, regions, and beyond.


DOS-AGO offers new grant application process starting Feb. 9

U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement grant opened on Feb. 9.


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel February 8-17 to Seoul, Bangkok, and Doha. The Assistant Secretary will meet with embassy staff and observe consular operations in all three cities. While in Seoul, she will meet with government officials to discuss a variety of ...


DOS-UGA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 9

Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program 2022 grant opened on Feb. 9.


Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel February 8-17 to Seoul, Bangkok, and Doha. The Assistant Secretary will meet with embassy staff and observe consular operations in all three cities. While in Seoul, she will meet with government officials to discuss a variety of...



Deputy Secretary Sherman to Host U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Meeting

News Release: Deputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman will meet with Japanese Vice Minister Mori Takeo and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong on February 13 in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary and Vice Ministers will discuss plans to enhance trilateral security cooperation in the region and the ...


DOS-PRM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 9

FY 2023 PRM Request for Full Proposals for South America and the Caribbean grant opened on Feb. 9.


DOS-OES grant application closes on April 10

Technology Transfer Activities in the Indo-Pacific Region grant opened on Feb. 9.


Deputy Secretary Sherman to Host U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Meeting

Release: Deputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman will meet with Japanese Vice Minister Mori Takeo and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong on February 13 in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary and Vice Ministers will discuss plans to enhance trilateral security cooperation in the region and the...


Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of MS-13 Leader in Honduras

News Release: Today we are announcing a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Yulan Adonay Archaga Carías, also known as “Porky" or Alex Mendoza, for conspiring to participate in or attempting to participate in transnational organized crime. This announcement complements ...


DOS-AQM grant application closes on April 10

DRL Advancing Access to Justice for Morocco's Underserved Populations grant opened on Feb. 9.