Opportunity ID: 312475

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: LBN-PAS-19-002
Funding Opportunity Title: PAS Beirut-English Language Small Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that promote English language education through youth engagement, community service, Science Technology English Math (STEM), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or other relevant activities.
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 30, 2019
Last Updated Date: Feb 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2019
Archive Date: Mar 31, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $30,000
Award Ceiling: $30,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Individuals
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Lebanon
Description:

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy of Lebanon / Public Diplomacy Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations, individuals, and alumni of U.S. exchange programs to submit applications to carry out a program to promote English language education.  Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Priority Region: Proposals must be implemented in Lebanon, with priority given to projects implemented partially or entirely in underserved areas.

Program Objectives:

U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that promote English language education through youth engagement, community service, Science Technology English Math (STEM), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or other relevant activities.

Key Guidelines:

          Applicants can apply as individuals or as groups (for example, a group of alumni), organizations, or as non-profit organizations. 

          All applicants should be Lebanon-based.

          For alumni proposals, partnerships with existing, active alumni organizations are encouraged.

          Successful projects should identify and work with appropriate partner institutions.  Partner institutions can be engaged to provide expertise as well as cost-share activities.   Cost-sharing (financial and/or in kind) is encouraged for a competitive grant. 

          Each project will be evaluated based on its potential sustainability, meaning its ability to reach different audiences and goals during and beyond the grant cycle; projects that demonstrate sustainability will be given preference.

Please note:      

          All projects should be conducted mainly or entirely in English.  Successful grantees will explain how they plan to enhance target audiences’ English language acquisition through the grant, and if unable to conduct the grant entirely in English, applicants must provide explanation.

          Successful grantees should be prepared to share their grant activities, as appropriate, on our social media.

           Priority will be given to proposals that:

o   Target a large number of beneficiaries throughout and beyond the grant period.

o   Engage Youth

 

B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION

Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months

Number of awards anticipated: 1-3 awards

Award amounts: $10,000- $30,000

Total available funding: $30,000

Type of Funding:  FY19 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds

Anticipated program start date:  June 2019

This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Funding Instrument Type:  Grant

Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less.

 

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy Beirut
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Public Affairs Section

U.S. Embassy Beirut
Email:BeirutPD@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Eligible Applicants Feb 05, 2019
Feb 05, 2019

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: LBN-PAS-19-002
Funding Opportunity Title: PAS Beirut-English Language Small Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that promote English language education through youth engagement, community service, Science Technology English Math (STEM), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or other relevant activities.
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 30, 2019
Last Updated Date: Feb 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2019
Archive Date: Mar 31, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $30,000
Award Ceiling: $30,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Individuals
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Lebanon
Description:

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy of Lebanon / Public Diplomacy Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations, individuals, and alumni of U.S. exchange programs to submit applications to carry out a program to promote English language education.  Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Priority Region: Proposals must be implemented in Lebanon, with priority given to projects implemented partially or entirely in underserved areas.

Program Objectives:

U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that promote English language education through youth engagement, community service, Science Technology English Math (STEM), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or other relevant activities.

Key Guidelines:

          Applicants can apply as individuals or as groups (for example, a group of alumni), organizations, or as non-profit organizations. 

          All applicants should be Lebanon-based.

          For alumni proposals, partnerships with existing, active alumni organizations are encouraged.

          Successful projects should identify and work with appropriate partner institutions.  Partner institutions can be engaged to provide expertise as well as cost-share activities.   Cost-sharing (financial and/or in kind) is encouraged for a competitive grant. 

          Each project will be evaluated based on its potential sustainability, meaning its ability to reach different audiences and goals during and beyond the grant cycle; projects that demonstrate sustainability will be given preference.

Please note:      

          All projects should be conducted mainly or entirely in English.  Successful grantees will explain how they plan to enhance target audiences’ English language acquisition through the grant, and if unable to conduct the grant entirely in English, applicants must provide explanation.

          Successful grantees should be prepared to share their grant activities, as appropriate, on our social media.

           Priority will be given to proposals that:

o   Target a large number of beneficiaries throughout and beyond the grant period.

o   Engage Youth

 

B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION

Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months

Number of awards anticipated: 1-3 awards

Award amounts: $10,000- $30,000

Total available funding: $30,000

Type of Funding:  FY19 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds

Anticipated program start date:  June 2019

This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Funding Instrument Type:  Grant

Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less.

 

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy Beirut
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Public Affairs Section

U.S. Embassy Beirut
Email:BeirutPD@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: LBN-PAS-19-002
Funding Opportunity Title: PAS Beirut-English Language Small Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that promote English language education through youth engagement, community service, Science Technology English Math (STEM), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or other relevant activities.
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Feb 05, 2019
Last Updated Date: Jan 30, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2019
Archive Date: Mar 31, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $30,000
Award Ceiling: $30,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Lebanon
Description:

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy of Lebanon / Public Diplomacy Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations, individuals, and alumni of U.S. exchange programs to submit applications to carry out a program to promote English language education.  Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Priority Region: Proposals must be implemented in Lebanon, with priority given to projects implemented partially or entirely in underserved areas.

Program Objectives:

U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that promote English language education through youth engagement, community service, Science Technology English Math (STEM), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or other relevant activities.

Key Guidelines:

          Applicants can apply as individuals or as groups (for example, a group of alumni), organizations, or as non-profit organizations. 

          All applicants should be Lebanon-based.

          For alumni proposals, partnerships with existing, active alumni organizations are encouraged.

          Successful projects should identify and work with appropriate partner institutions.  Partner institutions can be engaged to provide expertise as well as cost-share activities.   Cost-sharing (financial and/or in kind) is encouraged for a competitive grant. 

          Each project will be evaluated based on its potential sustainability, meaning its ability to reach different audiences and goals during and beyond the grant cycle; projects that demonstrate sustainability will be given preference.

Please note:      

          All projects should be conducted mainly or entirely in English.  Successful grantees will explain how they plan to enhance target audiences’ English language acquisition through the grant, and if unable to conduct the grant entirely in English, applicants must provide explanation.

          Successful grantees should be prepared to share their grant activities, as appropriate, on our social media.

           Priority will be given to proposals that:

o   Target a large number of beneficiaries throughout and beyond the grant period.

o   Engage Youth

 

B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION

Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months

Number of awards anticipated: 1-3 awards

Award amounts: $10,000- $30,000

Total available funding: $30,000

Type of Funding:  FY19 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds

Anticipated program start date:  June 2019

This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Funding Instrument Type:  Grant

Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less.

 

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy Beirut
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Public Affairs Section

U.S. Embassy Beirut
Email:BeirutPD@state.gov

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