Opportunity Information: Apply for LBN PAS 20 002
The U.S. Embassy Lebanon Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program under an Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Grants Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number LBN-PAS-20-002; CFDA 19.040). The opportunity uses FY20 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy funds and is designed to support programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Lebanon. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the fiscal year, depending on the availability of funds. The total funding available is $400,000, and individual awards can range from $100,000 up to $400,000, meaning the Embassy may fund one large project or several smaller ones. Projects are generally expected to last between 3 and 24 months, with an anticipated start timeframe around December 2019, and continuation funding may be possible on a non-competitive basis if funds remain available and performance is strong.
The core purpose of the grants is to support cultural and exchange programming that both engages youth and empowers women while building understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. A key requirement is that every funded program must include a clear American cultural element or a tangible connection to the United States, such as collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field. The Embassy lists examples of the kinds of activities it may support, including academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker series; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation initiatives; and professional or academic exchanges.
PAS Beirut highlights three main priority areas for proposals. First, it seeks programs that enhance the role of women in society, particularly through civic participation (for example, social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement), economic empowerment, and expanded access to education. Second, it prioritizes youth empowerment, including initiatives related to STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, architecture, and math), entrepreneurship, and inclusive citizenship. Third, it encourages projects that build media literacy and promote freedom of speech. In terms of intended audiences, youth-focused projects typically target participants between ages 14 and 30, while women-focused projects can involve women of any age and may also include youth or broader community members.
The Embassy places special emphasis on proposals that reach communities outside Beirut and that serve a large number of beneficiaries. At the same time, it clearly excludes certain activities from funding. Ineligible proposals include those involving partisan political activity, charitable or development work, construction, religious activities aimed at supporting a specific faith, fundraising campaigns, lobbying efforts tied to specific legislation or programs, scientific research, projects primarily focused on growing the applicant organization itself (rather than delivering a public-facing program), and projects that duplicate existing programs.
Eligible applicants include U.S. and Lebanese registered nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with relevant programming experience), individuals, and nonprofit or governmental educational institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible. Cost sharing is not required, but it is strongly encouraged, and proposals that include a cost share component may receive additional consideration. There is also a submission limit: each organization may submit only one proposal per quarter, and if an organization submits more than one during the same quarter, all of its submissions for that period can be deemed ineligible.
Awards may be issued as grants, fixed amount awards, or cooperative agreements. Grants and fixed amount awards come with standard reporting requirements during and at the end of the project. Cooperative agreements differ in that Embassy staff may have substantial involvement in implementation, such as collaborating on delivery, approving phases before moving forward, co-presenting results, or reviewing certain substantive sub-awards or contracts beyond standard federal oversight. For additional application instructions, review procedures, and administrative details, the Embassy directs applicants to its website or to contact PDBeirutGrants@state.gov.Apply for LBN PAS 20 002
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Lebanon in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), community development, education, environment, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Grants Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 08, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2020. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Embassy Lebanon Public Affairs Section (PAS) Public Diplomacy Grants Program under the Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Grants Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number LBN-PAS-20-002; CFDA 19.040). It uses FY20 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy funds to support programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Lebanon.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy Lebanon Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State.
How much total funding is available?
The total funding available is $400,000 (subject to availability of funds).
How much can an individual award be?
Individual awards can range from $100,000 up to $400,000. The Embassy may choose to fund one large project or several smaller projects.
When are applications due?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year, depending on the availability of funds.
How long can a project last?
Projects are generally expected to last between 3 and 24 months.
When would a project be expected to start?
The anticipated start timeframe is around December 2019.
Is continuation funding possible?
Yes. Continuation funding may be possible on a non-competitive basis if funds remain available and performance is strong.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to support cultural and exchange programming that engages youth and empowers women while building understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Is a U.S. connection required for all projects?
Yes. Every funded program must include a clear American cultural element or a tangible connection to the United States, such as collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field.
What kinds of activities might be supported?
Examples include academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker series; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation initiatives; and professional or academic exchanges.
What are the Embassy's priority areas for proposals?
PAS Beirut highlights three priority areas: (1) enhancing the role of women in society, (2) youth empowerment, and (3) building media literacy and promoting freedom of speech.
What types of women's programming are prioritized?
Priority topics include strengthening women's civic participation (such as social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement), economic empowerment, and expanded access to education.
What types of youth programming are prioritized?
Priority topics include youth empowerment initiatives related to STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, architecture, and math), entrepreneurship, and inclusive citizenship.
What does the program mean by media literacy and freedom of speech?
The Embassy encourages projects that build media literacy and promote freedom of speech as a proposal priority area.
Who are the intended audiences?
Youth-focused projects typically target participants between ages 14 and 30. Women-focused projects can involve women of any age and may also include youth or broader community members.
Does the Embassy prefer projects outside Beirut?
Yes. The Embassy places special emphasis on proposals that reach communities outside Beirut.
Does the Embassy prefer projects that serve many people?
Yes. The Embassy emphasizes proposals that serve a large number of beneficiaries.
What activities are not eligible for funding?
Ineligible proposals include partisan political activity; charitable or development work; construction; religious activities aimed at supporting a specific faith; fundraising campaigns; lobbying tied to specific legislation or programs; scientific research; projects primarily focused on growing the applicant organization itself (rather than delivering a public-facing program); and projects that duplicate existing programs.
Can a project include partisan political activity?
No. Proposals involving partisan political activity are explicitly listed as ineligible.
Are construction projects eligible?
No. Construction is listed as an ineligible activity.
Are religious activities eligible?
Religious activities aimed at supporting a specific faith are ineligible.
Are fundraising campaigns eligible?
No. Fundraising campaigns are listed as ineligible.
Are lobbying activities eligible?
No. Lobbying efforts tied to specific legislation or programs are ineligible.
Is scientific research eligible?
No. Scientific research is listed as an ineligible activity.
Can we apply if our project duplicates an existing program?
No. Projects that duplicate existing programs are ineligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. and Lebanese registered nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with relevant programming experience), individuals, and nonprofit or governmental educational institutions.
Are for-profit or commercial entities eligible to apply?
No. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required.
Is cost sharing encouraged?
Yes. Cost sharing is strongly encouraged, and proposals that include a cost share component may receive additional consideration.
Is there a limit on how many proposals an organization can submit?
Yes. Each organization may submit only one proposal per quarter.
What happens if an organization submits more than one proposal in the same quarter?
If an organization submits more than one proposal during the same quarter, all of its submissions for that period can be deemed ineligible.
What types of award instruments might be used?
Awards may be issued as grants, fixed amount awards, or cooperative agreements.
What reporting requirements apply?
Grants and fixed amount awards come with standard reporting requirements during and at the end of the project.
What is a cooperative agreement in this program?
Under a cooperative agreement, Embassy staff may have substantial involvement in implementation. Examples include collaborating on delivery, approving phases before moving forward, co-presenting results, or reviewing certain substantive sub-awards or contracts beyond standard federal oversight.
Where can applicants find additional instructions and administrative details?
The Embassy directs applicants to review its website for additional application instructions, review procedures, and administrative details.
How can applicants contact the Embassy with questions?
Applicants can contact PAS Beirut at PDBeirutGrants@state.gov.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is LBN-PAS-20-002.
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