Deadline: 15-Aug-25
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, administered by the U.S. Mission to Libya through the Tunis-based U.S. Libya External Office.
Objectives
- Proposals should directly support one or more of the following objectives:
- Promote Economic Opportunity and U.S. Collaboration
- Support economic and entrepreneurship initiatives, especially in sectors linked to the U.S.-Libya economic partnership, such as energy.
- Expand economic and commercial links between the United States and Libya.
- Showcase U.S.-Libyan Partnership and Shared Values
- Highlight U.S.-Libyan cooperation through cultural diplomacy, sports diplomacy, American English language, or historical preservation projects that showcase American excellence.
- Develop initiatives that support the U.S.-Libya STEM Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or the U.S.-Libya MOU on Cultural Heritage Preservation.
- Support Libya’s Unity, Stability and Security
- Activities that deter threats to the American people and increase opportunity for American partnership by reinforcing the importance of security, stability, and national unity.
- Promote Economic Opportunity and U.S. Collaboration
Funding Information
- Awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects involving alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs are strongly encouraged.
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions
- Individuals
- Libyan and non-Libyan public international organizations and governmental institutions
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.