Opportunity ID: 329742

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: LBN-PAS-FY21-01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Small Grants NOFO
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts
Community Development
Education
Environment
Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Nov 09, 2020
Last Updated Date: Nov 09, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 30, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 30, 2021
Archive Date: Jul 30, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Lebanon, including: 1) registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; 2) individuals; and/or 3) non-profit or governmental educational institutions

Additional Information

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

The U.S. Embassy Lebanon Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Lebanon invites proposals for programs that foster mutual understanding between the United States and Lebanon through cultural and exchange programming through promoting social cohesion among diverse populations and fostering civic engagement; showcasing U.S. values through social and economic entrepreneurship; and informing local audiences about the United States. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Priority Program Areas:

U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that address the following priority program areas:

  • Promoting social cohesion among diverse populations and fostering civic engagement;
  • Showcasing U.S. values through social and economic entrepreneurship; and
  • Informing local audiences about the United States.

Examples of subthemes include, but are not limited to, democracy and good governance; disability rights and awareness; protecting human rights; investing in arts and culture; preserving cultural heritage; developing cultural capital; and promoting media literacy.

Review the “Related Documents” tab for more specifics, including the application specifics.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Embassy Beirut Public Affairs Section

Grantor

Phone 9614543600
Email:PDBeirutGrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 329742 Full Announcement-LBN-PAS-FY21-01 -> LBN-PAS-FY21-01 Small Grants.pdf

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