Public Affairs Small Grants Program
The summary for the Public Affairs Small Grants Program grant is detailed below.
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Public Affairs Small Grants Program: The U.S. Embassy in 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 mission goals as outlined in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). 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 the following themes: Youth engagement in community development; Culture and the arts as tools to promote freedom of expression, youth engagement, and/or economic advancement; Freedom of speech, transparency, and democratic values; Alumni engagement in community service initiatives (alumni networking projects are not likely to receive funding) Key Guidelines: Applicants can apply as individuals, together as a group (For example, a group of alumni), or as non-profit organizations. 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 considered for its potential sustainability; projects that demonstrate sustainability will be given preference. Please note: All projects should be conducted in English or have a major English-language component. Successful grantees should be prepared to share their grant activities, as appropriate, on our social media. Priority will be given to proposals that: Target a large number of beneficiaries throughout and beyond the grant period. Engage Youth Touch on more than one theme
Federal Grant Title: | Public Affairs Small Grants Program |
Federal Agency Name: | US Mission to Lebanon (DOS-LBN) |
Grant Categories: | Other |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | LE-PAS-18-001 |
Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
CFDA Numbers: | 19.021 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
Current Application Deadline: | July 29th, 2018 |
Original Application Deadline: | July 29th, 2018 |
Posted Date: | June 29th, 2018 |
Creation Date: | June 29th, 2018 |
Archive Date: | August 28th, 2018 |
Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $50,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $10,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
Last Updated: | June 29th, 2018 |
- Category Explanation
- The Public Affairs Section’s Small Grants Program seeks to support innovative programming ideas that promote shared U.S.-Lebanese cultural and educational values. We are particularly interested in ideas that promote youth engagement in community development; culture and the arts as tools to promote freedom of expression, youth engagement, and/or economic advancement; ideas advancing freedom of speech, transparency, and democratic values; and alumni engagement in community service initiatives. Non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals committed to supporting these values are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Individuals; Alumni of Department of State-sponsored exchange programs
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- U.S. Embassy Beirut website
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Beirut
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