U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon PDS Annual Program Statement

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) is pleased to invite proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines thematic priorities and the procedure to submit funding requests. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

PDS Beirut invites proposals for projects that address one or more of the thematic priorities listed below.  All projects must include an American cultural element or a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. values, policies, and/or perspectives.

Proposals with diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility components are highly encouraged.  

Priority Program Themes:
PDS Beirut seeks proposals that address the following priority program themes:
• Inclusive/creative approaches to civic engagement, good governance, free speech/expression, and/or advancing human rights.
• English Language learning and programming.
• Educational partnerships between Lebanese and American academic institutions.

Participants and Audiences:
PDS Beirut puts special emphasis on projects that engage:
• Girls/women.
• Individuals/communities outside of the capital.  
• Marginalized or disenfranchised individuals/communities.
• Youth (ages 16-30 years old).

Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization or individual. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization or individual, all their proposals will be disqualified from consideration.

Deadlines for Applications: March 12, 2024, and June 21, 2024

Maximum for Each Award: $250,000 for organizations and $150,000o for individuals.
Length of performance period: Up to 24 months. 
Anticipated project start date: No later than September 30, 2024.