U.S. Embassy Beirut: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Local Grants Program in Lebanon

Deadline: 15 April 2017

The U.S. Embassy Beirut is seeking applications for its U.S. Embassy’s Local Grants Program (ELGP) in order to bolster civil society by assisting underserved and/or underprivileged communities in Lebanon not currently receiving USG assistance through other ongoing programs.

The U.S. Embassy are particularly interested in projects aimed at assisting communities that are hosting displaced Syrians, such as through economic empowerment, youth volunteering initiatives, and conflict resolution activities. The projects promote ethnic and religious tolerance and acceptance and that enlighten youth to the dangers of sectarianism and political extremism.

These grants are implemented by members of civil society, including individuals, 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.

Award information

Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Estimated Ceiling (or Maximum) Award Amount: $200,000
Estimated Floor (or Minimum) Award Amount: $50,000

Project Activities (Not Limited)

Community-level activities that provide practical experience in volunteerism and advocacy;
Awareness-building activities, as well as training of trainers; and
Workshops, meetings or trainings of a practical and professional nature.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: 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. The program welcomes proposals irrespective of the applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
U.S. Embassy Beirut invites applications from organizations working with minority, disenfranchised, and lesser-served communities, including women, youth, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Embassy Local Grants Projects will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
- Results or Benefits
- Approach and Innovation
- Organizational Capacity
- Budget and Budget Justification