Opportunity Information: Apply for LE PAS 18 001
The Public Affairs Small Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number LE PAS 18 001) is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PAS) at the U.S. Department of State. It invites a wide range of applicants to propose and carry out public-facing programs that advance the Embassy's mission goals in Lebanon. Awards may be made as either grants or cooperative agreements, and the Embassy anticipated making around five awards under this competition, with an award ceiling of up to $50,000 per project.
Projects must be implemented in Lebanon, and proposals that take place partially or entirely in underserved areas are given priority. The program is designed to support practical, community-oriented initiatives that create visible benefits and align clearly with the Embassy's public diplomacy priorities. Applicants are expected to follow the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) instructions closely, as competitiveness depends on meeting the stated requirements and presenting a strong implementation plan.
The Embassy is looking for proposals that advance one or more of four key themes. The first is youth engagement in community development, meaning projects that involve young people directly in addressing local needs, building skills, and contributing to their communities. The second theme is culture and the arts as tools to promote freedom of expression, youth engagement, and/or economic advancement, which can include artistic programming, cultural events, creative industries training, or platforms that help participants express ideas and potentially generate income or employment opportunities. The third theme focuses on freedom of speech, transparency, and democratic values, which may include civic education, media literacy, accountability initiatives, public dialogue, or activities that strengthen understanding of democratic principles and open governance. The fourth theme is alumni engagement in community service initiatives, specifically encouraging alumni of U.S. exchange programs to apply their experience in service-oriented projects; however, proposals centered mainly on alumni networking are noted as unlikely to receive funding.
Eligibility is intentionally broad. Applications may be submitted by individuals, informal groups (such as a group of exchange alumni working together), or non-profit organizations. For alumni-led proposals, the Embassy encourages partnerships with existing and active alumni organizations, which can help with recruitment, credibility, and follow-through. Across all applicant types, proposals are expected to identify and collaborate with appropriate partner institutions. These partners can contribute expertise, venues, trainers, outreach support, or other resources, and they may also provide cost share.
Cost sharing is not presented as a strict requirement, but it is encouraged and can strengthen an application. The Embassy notes that both financial and in-kind contributions count, so competitive proposals often show how the applicant and partners will help cover certain expenses, donate space or staff time, provide equipment, or otherwise reduce overall grant costs while increasing community buy-in. Another major selection factor is sustainability: projects that can continue producing benefits after the grant ends, whether through local ownership, durable training outcomes, reusable materials, ongoing partnerships, or a plan for follow-on funding, are likely to be viewed more favorably.
There are also practical implementation expectations. Projects should be conducted in English or include a major English-language component, which means applicants should plan for English instruction, English materials, bilingual delivery with a substantial English portion, or programming where English is central to participant engagement. Grantees should also be ready to share information about their activities on the Embassy's social media platforms as appropriate, so proposals should anticipate public communications elements such as photos, participant stories, or event highlights, while still respecting privacy and safeguarding considerations.
Finally, the Embassy indicates several features that will increase priority during review. Proposals are favored when they reach a large number of beneficiaries during the grant period and create impact that lasts beyond it, when they meaningfully engage youth rather than treating young people as passive audiences, and when they connect more than one of the program themes in a coherent way. In practice, the most competitive projects are likely to combine strong youth participation, a clear civic or cultural objective tied to freedom of expression or democratic values, credible partners, measurable community impact, and a realistic plan for sustaining results after the funding period.Apply for LE PAS 18 001
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Lebanon in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Affairs Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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