This grant, offered by the U.S. Embassy Beirut, is for bolstering civil society in Lebanon. It aims to assist underserved and underprivileged communities not currently receiving U.S. government aid. The program prioritizes projects focused on communities hosting displaced Syrians, supporting them through economic empowerment, youth volunteering, and conflict resolution activities. Additionally, it seeks to combat trafficking and labor or sexual exploitation among vulnerable populations, including refugees and migrant workers. These quick-impact grants are primarily awarded to local civil society members, such as individuals, NGOs, civic groups, and academic institutions, committed to democratic values. Projects must be implemented and show impact within one year.
Opportunity ID: 235493
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEALE-13-GR-001-NEA-052813 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society |
| 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: | Support to Civil Society |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 28, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: individuals, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and universities in Lebanon. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside Lebanon will not be considered. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Lebanon |
| Description: | Purpose: The Embassy Small Grants Program of the U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks to bolster civil society by assisting underserved and/or underprivileged communities in Lebanon not currently receiving USG assistance through other ongoing programs. We are particularly interested in projects aimed at assisting communities that are hosting displaced Syrians, such as through economic empowerment, youth volunteering initiatives, and conflict resolution activities. We are also interested in projects aimed at combating trafficking or labor and sexual exploitation among vulnerable populations, including in refugee and migrant worker communities. These grants are implemented by members of civil society, including individuals, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life. Small grants are typically awarded only to local, not international organizations, and are intended to support quick-impact activities. Proposed activities should be implemented and make an impact within one-year of the start of the grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Beirut’s Small Grants Program Overview |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Arabelle Bohsali
Embassy Small Grants Administrator Phone 961-4-542600 Email:Beirut-ESGP@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed eligibility instructions. | May 28, 2013 | |
| May 28, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEALE-13-GR-001-NEA-052813 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society |
| 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: | Support to Civil Society |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 28, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: individuals, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and universities in Lebanon. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside Lebanon will not be considered. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Lebanon |
| Description: | Purpose: The Embassy Small Grants Program of the U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks to bolster civil society by assisting underserved and/or underprivileged communities in Lebanon not currently receiving USG assistance through other ongoing programs. We are particularly interested in projects aimed at assisting communities that are hosting displaced Syrians, such as through economic empowerment, youth volunteering initiatives, and conflict resolution activities. We are also interested in projects aimed at combating trafficking or labor and sexual exploitation among vulnerable populations, including in refugee and migrant worker communities. These grants are implemented by members of civil society, including individuals, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life. Small grants are typically awarded only to local, not international organizations, and are intended to support quick-impact activities. Proposed activities should be implemented and make an impact within one-year of the start of the grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Beirut’s Small Grants Program Overview |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Arabelle Bohsali
Embassy Small Grants Administrator Phone 961-4-542600 Email:Beirut-ESGP@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEALE-13-GR-001-NEA-052813 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society |
| 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: | Support to Civil Society |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Registered local (Lebanese) non-governmental organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Lebanon |
| Description: | Purpose: The Embassy Small Grants Program of the U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks to bolster civil society by assisting underserved and/or underprivileged communities in Lebanon not currently receiving USG assistance through other ongoing programs. We are particularly interested in projects aimed at assisting communities that are hosting displaced Syrians, such as through economic empowerment, youth volunteering initiatives, and conflict resolution activities. We are also interested in projects aimed at combating trafficking or labor and sexual exploitation among vulnerable populations, including in refugee and migrant worker communities. These grants are implemented by members of civil society, including individuals, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life. Small grants are typically awarded only to local, not international organizations, and are intended to support quick-impact activities. Proposed activities should be implemented and make an impact within one-year of the start of the grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Beirut’s Small Grants Program Overview |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Arabelle Bohsali
Embassy Small Grants Administrator Phone 961-4-542600 Email:Beirut-ESGP@state.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Arabelle Bohsali Embassy Small Grants Administrator Phone 961-4-542600 Email: Beirut-ESGP@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.700 | 3 | Summer 2013 | PKG00178610 | May 28, 2013 | Jun 25, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235493 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
235493 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
235493 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
235493 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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