U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society

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U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society: The U.S. Embassy Beirut is pleased to announce that funding is available through the U.S. Embassy’s Local Grants Program (ELGP).
The U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program 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. In addition, we welcome projects that promote ethnic and religious tolerance and acceptance and that enlighten youth to the dangers of sectarianism and political extremism. 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.
Federal Grant Title: U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society
Federal Agency Name: US Mission to Lebanon
Grant Categories: Other
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: NEALE-16-GR-001-NEA-010816
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 19.700
CFDA Descriptions: General Department of State Assistance
Current Application Deadline: Mar 8, 2016
Original Application Deadline: Mar 8, 2016
Posted Date: Jan 8, 2016
Creation Date: Jan 8, 2016
Archive Date: Jan 8, 2016
Total Program Funding: $500,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $200,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $50,000
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Category Explanation
-Advocacy by civil society, NGOs, and professional associations, including grassroots level and community organizations, to promote voter education, the adoption of legal or political reforms, and raise public awareness of democratic values and processes. • Counter violent extremism and fanaticism, particularly among youth. • Expansion of opportunities for youth, particularly those that do provide practical, hands-on experience in civic engagement, public service, and volunteerism, and that help to improve local communities. • Expansion of women’s participation in public life at the local, regional, and national levels. • Broaden and strengthen human rights and protections, particularly for communities subject to discrimination and persecution. • Promotion of legal frameworks and processes that expand citizen participation in politics and public life, including voter education. • Promotion of good governance, including anti-corruption efforts and initiatives to promote government transparency and integrity. • Development of media institutions that defend the public interest and provide credible and diverse sources of information. • Promotion of reforms that expands economic opportunities especially for youth, including promoting entrepreneurship and workforce development training. • Expansion of educational opportunities, including civic education activities that promote tolerance of different views, respect for democratic values and institutions, protection of ethnic and religious diversity, leadership development, cross-confessional dialogue and community service.
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility
Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and universities in Lebanon. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside Lebanon will not be considered.
Grant Announcement Contact
Arabelle Barbir Grants Program Manager Phone 009614542600
Embassy Local Grants Program/MEPI Beirut Office

U.S. Mission to Lebanon 703-516-1988
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