| Funding Opportunity ID: |
329758 |
| Opportunity Number: |
LBN-PAS-FY21-02 |
| Opportunity Title: |
U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Large Grants NOFO |
| Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: |
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| Funding Instrument Type: |
Cooperative Agreement
Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: |
Arts (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA)
Community Development
Education
Environment
Humanities (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA) |
| Category Explanation: |
|
| CFDA Number(s): |
19.040 |
| Eligible Applicants: |
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Lebanon, including: 1) registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; 2) individuals; and/or 3) non-profit or governmental educational institutions |
| Agency Code: |
DOS-LBN |
| Agency Name: |
Department of State
U.S. Mission to Lebanon |
| Posted Date: |
Nov 09, 2020 |
| Close Date: |
Mar 31, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: |
Nov 09, 2020 |
| Award Ceiling: |
$400,000 |
| Award Floor: |
$200,000 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: |
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| Expected Number of Awards: |
2 |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Lebanon Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Large Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Large Grants: PAS Lebanon invites proposals for programs that foster mutual understanding between the United States and Lebanon through cultural and exchange programming through promoting social cohesion among diverse populations and fostering civic engagement; showcasing U.S. values through social and economic entrepreneurship; and informing local audiences about the United States. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that address the following priority program areas: Promoting social cohesion among diverse populations and fostering civic engagement; Showcasing U.S. values through social and economic entrepreneurship; and Informing local audiences about the United States. Examples of subthemes include, but are not limited to, democracy and good governance; disability rights and awareness; protecting human rights; investing in arts and culture; preserving cultural heritage; developing cultural capital; and promoting media literacy. Review the "Related Documents" tab for more specifics, including the application specifics. |
| Version: |
1 |
