U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Small Grants Annual Program Statement
Department of State Embassy Lebanon - Public Affairs Section Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Embassy Lebanon PAS Small Grants Annual Program StatementFunding Opportunity Number: LBN-PAS-20-001 De...
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Award$10k–$50kDeadlineFixedLocationAlabamaTypegrantLevelFederalOpenposted Nov 8, 2019
✦ AI Summary
Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
Funding amount: $10,000 – $50,000, total pool ~$200,000.
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Who can apply — at a glance
Eligible applicants:
see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
Where:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
Award:
$10k–$50k.
Total program pool: $200,000.
Matching funds:
not required.
Deadline type: Fixed.
Compiled from the official listing's structured fields — always verify with the funder before applying.
Department of State Embassy Lebanon - Public Affairs Section Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Embassy Lebanon PAS Small Grants Annual Program StatementFunding Opportunity Number: LBN-PAS-20-001 Deadline for Applications: Rolling basis through the fiscal year subject to availabilityCFDA Number: 19.040 - Public Diplomacy ProgramsTotal Amount Available: $200,000Maximum for Each Award: $50,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Embassy in Lebanon Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on,and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Lebanon invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Lebanon through cultural and exchange programming that highlights engaging youth and empowering women. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/sin a specific field that will promote increased understanding of policy and perspectives. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following: Academic and professional speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; and Professional and academic exchanges and programs. Priority Program Areas: The Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that address the following priority program areas: Enhance the role of women in society through programs focused on civic economic empowerment; and increased access to education Foster youth empowerment through various programs [examples of which include but are not limited to: entrepreneurship; and inclusive citizenship] Develop media literacy and promote freedom of speech Participants and Audiences: Embassy Beirut puts special emphasis on programs that are able to engage individuals outside of the capital. For youth-focused proposals, audiences are generally between the ages of 14 and 30. Women audiences have no specific age range, and may include youth or community members. Priority will be given to proposals that target a large number of beneficiaries The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable or developmental activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fundraising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; and/or Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing Year of Funding: FY20 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 3 to 24 months Number of awards anticipated: 5-10 awards (dependent on amounts)Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000Total available funding: $250,000Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2020 Public Diplomacy FundingAnticipated program start date: December 2019This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Fixed Amount Award,or Cooperative agreement. Grants and fixed amount awards have specific reporting requirements from the recipient during the award period and at the conclusion of the award.
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