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In Syria, Expertise France has maintained a continuous presence since 2013, expanding its operations from Northwest Syria to Northeast Syria in 2019. Its programmes have mobilized over €74.8 million and reached more than 3.8 million direct beneficiaries across sectors including Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Health, Civil Society Support, Gender Empowerment, and Climate Change Response. Through partnerships with more than 90 local CSOs and over 150 grants, EF has supported economic recovery, agriculture, vocational training, and local resilience through a localized and participatory approach.
Mobilizing Agriculture for Zone Recovery Approach and Advancement (MAZRA)
The MAZRA program aims to promote inclusive and integrated community recovery in prioritized rural areas across Syria through an Area-Based approach focused on food security, sustainable livelihoods, andrural revitalization. Building on the lessons learned from SABIR, the program places particular emphasis on restoring agricultural systems, strengthening local economies, and improving community resilience.
Through locally led and multi-sectoral interventions implemented in partnership with local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), local authorities, and relevant technical institutions, MAZRA will support the rehabilitation of community infrastructure, strengthen agricultural value chains, improve market access, and create livelihood opportunities for vulnerable groups, including youth and returnees. The program will also promote inclusive governance, social cohesion, and capacity building for local agricultural and municipal institutions to improve coordination and long-term recovery planning.
To achieve these goals, MAZRA is structured around four specific objectives:
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SO1 strengthening access to essential community infrastructure and services through locally led rehabilitation efforts and sustainable management mechanisms.
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SO2 strengthening the resilience and sustainability of agricultural production systems and local farming actors.
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SO3 enhancing market access and livelihood opportunities for youth, returnees, and vulnerable community members.
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SO4 providing tailored technical assistance to community, municipal, and regional agricultural institutions to improve sectoral coordination and strategic planning. Through this integrated approach, the program seeks to contribute to long-term resilience and inclusive economic recovery in post-conflict Syria.
Submission deadline:
Submission Deadline:
The deadline for submitting applications is 3 October 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Applications should be submitted by email to: Grants_Syria@expertisefrance.fr?subject=CALL%20FOR%20EXPRESSION%20OF%20INTEREST%20RULES%20APPLICABLE%20TO%20THE%20AWARDING%20OF%20GRANT%20CONTRACTS">Grants_Syria@expertisefrance.fr, email subject: (Call for Expression of Interest -Raqqa) Each organization may submit only one Concept Note.
The Concept Note must be submitted in English, using the provided templates for the Concept Note, Budget, and Logical Framework. The total size of all email attachments must not exceed 8 MB.
Inquiries :
Questions related to this Call may be sent to: Grants_Syria@expertisefrance.fr?subject=CALL%20FOR%20EXPRESSION%20OF%20INTEREST%20RULES%20APPLICABLE%20TO%20THE%20AWARDING%20OF%20GRANT%20CONTRACTS">Grants_Syria@expertisefrance.fr, The deadline for submitting questions is 20 September 2026. EF will respond within 72 hours of receiving inquiries.
Optional Guidance Session :
Organizations interested in participating in the optional guidance session should confirm their interest by email no later than 15 September 2026. Email subject: (Interest in Guidance Session Call for Expression of Interest -Raqqa) Participation in the guidance session is optional and is not a requirement for submitting an application.
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