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The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) is pleased to invite proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.

Purpose of Grants

• PDS Beirut invites proposals for projects that address one or more of the thematic priorities listed below.  All projects must include an American cultural element or a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. values, policies, and/or perspectives.  Proposals with diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility components are highly encouraged. 

Priority Program Themes

• PDS Beirut seeks proposals that address the following priority program themes:

  • Inclusive/creative approaches to civic engagement, good governance, free speech/expression, and/or advancing human rights.

  • English Language learning and programming.

  • Educational partnerships between Lebanese and American academic institutions.

Funding Information

• Total available funding: $500,000.

• Award amounts: The minimum award is $25,000 and the maximum award is $250,000 for organizations and $150,000 for individuals.

• Length of performance period: Up to 24 months.

• Number of awards anticipated: Eight, dependent on amounts and availability of funds.

• Anticipated project start date: No later than September 30, 2024.

Participants and Audiences

• PDS Beirut puts special emphasis on projects that engage:

  • Girls/women.

  • Individuals/communities outside of the capital. 

  • Marginalized or disenfranchised individuals/communities.

  • Youth (ages 16-30 years old). 

Ineligible

• The following types of projects are not eligible for funding:

  • Projects relating to partisan political activity.

  • Charitable or development activities.

  • Construction projects.

  • Projects that support specific religious activities.

  • Fund-raising campaigns.

  • Lobbying for specific legislation or projects.

Eligibility

• PDS Beirut encourages applications from Lebanon and the United States, including:

  • Registered U.S. and Lebanese not-for-profit organizations, think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience in Lebanon.

  • Individual U.S. or Lebanese citizens.

  • U.S. and Lebanese non-profit or governmental educational institutions.

• For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Post Date: January 03, 2024