Opportunity Information: Apply for LBN PDS 2023 APS
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is offering funding under its annual Public Diplomacy Grants Program, published as an Annual Program Statement. The program is designed to support projects in Lebanon that align with one or more thematic priorities identified by PDS (the announcement notes that applicants should consult the full statement for the specific priority areas). The central purpose is public diplomacy: proposals should help strengthen mutual understanding and deepen awareness of U.S. values, policies, and perspectives among target audiences. A key requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear American cultural element or a substantive connection to the United States, such as collaboration with American experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. The program also places special emphasis on projects that incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility in a meaningful way, signaling that proposals that broaden participation and reduce barriers for underserved communities are particularly welcome.
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Lebanon, and is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity (meaning awards are competitive and subject to program priorities and available funds). Funding may be provided through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates the level of involvement the U.S. government may have during implementation (a cooperative agreement generally implies more substantial engagement from the Embassy compared with a standard grant). The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating that supported projects may cut across multiple program types rather than fitting into a single standard category. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.040, which corresponds to public diplomacy and cultural exchange-related assistance.
A range of applicant types are eligible. These include individuals, private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). This broad eligibility suggests the Embassy is open to proposals from universities, civil society organizations, and independent practitioners, as long as they can credibly deliver programming that advances public diplomacy goals and meets the American connection requirement.
The funding opportunity number is LBN PDS 2023 APS. The application deadline listed is June 20, 2023, with submissions due by 1630 Beirut local time (GMT+2). The award ceiling is $450,000, and the Embassy anticipated making approximately 8 awards. In practical terms, this implies that awards may vary in size depending on scope and budget justification, but no single award is expected to exceed the stated cap. Applicants are expected to follow the application instructions in the Annual Program Statement closely, since Embassy-managed public diplomacy competitions typically require specific proposal components and compliance details, and the announcement explicitly emphasizes adherence to the posted procedures.Apply for LBN PDS 2023 APS
- 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 "U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon PDS 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 Feb 01, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2023 Final deadline for applications is 1630 Beirut Local Time (GMT 2).. (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 $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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