U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon PDS Annual Program Statement

Background
The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) is pleased to invite proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines thematic priorities and the procedure to submit funding requests. 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.

Grant Details
PDS Beirut seeks proposals that address priority program themes including inclusive/creative approaches to civic engagement, good governance, free speech/expression, advancing human rights, English language learning and programming, and educational partnerships between Lebanese and American academic institutions. The proposed project should be completed in 24 months or less.
The grant award will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grants Officer.
The assistance award agreement is the authorizing document, and it will be provided to the recipient for review and signature by email.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include registered U.S. and Lebanese not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience in Lebanon, individual U.S. or Lebanese citizens, and U.S. and Lebanese non-profit or governmental educational institutions.
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.

Period of Performance
The length of performance period is up to 24 months with an anticipated project start date no later than September 30, 2024.

Grant Value
The total amount available for the grant is $500,000 with a minimum award of $25,000 and a maximum award of $250,000 for organizations and $150,000 for individuals.

Place of Performance
Projects must take place in Lebanon.