U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society
The Embassy Small Grants Program of the U. S. Embassy Beirut seeks to bolster civil society by assisting underserved and/or underprivileged communities in Lebanon not currently receiving USG assistance through other ongoing programs.
We are particularly interested in projects focused on the following:
-Cultivating of independent young political leaders at the municipal and national level -Enabling free and fair elections, including freedom of press as it relates to elections and transparent election processes -Improving the legal, political, and economic status of women in Lebanon - Promoting environmental education and awareness programs - Increasing access for at-risk youth populations to educational and community engagement programs - Advancing cross-confessional dialogue and conflict resolution activities These grants are implemented by members of civil society, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life.
Small grants are typically awarded only to local, not international organizations, and are intended to support quick-impact activities.
Proposed activities should be implemented and make an impact within one-year of the start of the grant.
We are particularly interested in projects focused on the following:
-Cultivating of independent young political leaders at the municipal and national level -Enabling free and fair elections, including freedom of press as it relates to elections and transparent election processes -Improving the legal, political, and economic status of women in Lebanon - Promoting environmental education and awareness programs - Increasing access for at-risk youth populations to educational and community engagement programs - Advancing cross-confessional dialogue and conflict resolution activities These grants are implemented by members of civil society, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life.
Small grants are typically awarded only to local, not international organizations, and are intended to support quick-impact activities.
Proposed activities should be implemented and make an impact within one-year of the start of the grant.
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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
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Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: individuals, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and universities in Lebanon.
Any organization with a headquarters office located outside Lebanon will not be considered.
U. S. Embassy Beirut is committed to an anti-discrimination policy in all of its projects and activities.
We welcome proposals irrespective of the applicantÂ’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
We invite applications from organizations working with minority, disenfranchised, and lesser-served communities, including women, youth, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
lebanon.usembassy.gov
Contact:
Arabelle Barbir BohsaliGrants Program ManagerPhone 009613429777
Agency Email Description:
local program email
Agency Email:
Beirut-ESGP@state.gov
Date Posted:
2014-05-12
Application Due Date:
2014-06-03
Archive Date:
2014-09-30
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