Opportunity ID: 353582
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LBN-PDS-2024-SOI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon – PDS Statement of Interest |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Environment Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | •Arts and culture. •Climate action. •Human rights and freedom of expression. •Sports. •Experiential learning (learning by doing). |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Private 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Lebanon |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program to advance arts and culture, climate action, human rights and freedom of expression, sports, and experiential learning (learning by doing). Please carefully follow all instructions below.
The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise three-page statement of interest designed to clearly communicate program idea, objectives, and budget. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decision(s) are made.
Program Objectives: PDS Beirut seeks proposals that advance partnerships and connections between American and Lebanese organizations and communities. All proposals should include diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility components. Thematic priorities for this SOI are: · Arts and culture. · Climate action. · Human rights and freedom of expression. · Sports. · Experiential learning (learning by doing). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Diplomacy Section
U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon Email:PDBeirutGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Public Diplomacy Section U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon Email: PDBeirutGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | LBN-PDS-2024-SOI | PDS Statement of Interest | PKG00285893 | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | View |