Dept of State Public Diplomacy in Lebanon

Sponsor Deadline: 

Mar 31, 2020

Sponsor: 

Dept of State US Embassy Beirut

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U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Grants Annual Program Statement
LBN-PAS-20-002
Grants.gov  https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=322355

U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Small Grants Annual Program Statement
LBN-PAS-20-001
Grants.gov  https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=322354

The U.S. Embassy Lebanon Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy 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.

Purpose of 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 U.S. policy and perspectives.

Examples of PAS Grants Program opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and 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 U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that address the following priority program areas:

  • Enhance the role of women in society through programs focused on civic participation (such as social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement); economic empowerment; and increased access to education
  • Foster youth empowerment through various programs [examples of which include but are not limited to: science, technology, engineering, architecture, and math (STEAM); entrepreneurship; and inclusive citizenship]
  • Develop media literacy and promote freedom of speech

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