U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT

DOS-TUN OFOP0001473
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 01/01/2099

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$25,000
Award Ceiling
$25,000
Award Floor
$500
Expected Number of Awards
25
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.

Description

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS Tripoli FY2024
CFDA Number: 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
Maximum for Each Award: $25,000 USD

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy Tripoli Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to build capacity and community, promote social good, and enhance mutual understanding between the people of Libya and the United States. The U.S. Embassy to Libya is seeking projects that:

Capitalize on arts initiatives to increase unity, social cohesion, and reconciliation that deepen Libyan national identity and are consistent with U.S. values.
Promote leadership, positive community engagement, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and soft skills development among youth, women, and underserved communities.
Increase Libyan youth capabilities to help them explore and develop technological solutions for social problems through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs.
Projects that address environmental challenges to mitigate the effects of climate change are highly encouraged.

Note: Alumni of U.S. Government funded exchange programs are encouraged to apply. Initiatives that support diversity and inclusion of minority groups and link with U.S. universities or organizations are also welcome.

Additional information on this link: https://ly.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo/

Synopsis

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS Tripoli FY2024
CFDA Number: 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
Maximum for Each Award: $25,000 USD

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy Tripoli Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to build capacity and community, promote social good, and enhance mutual understanding between the people of Libya and the United States. The U.S. Embassy to Libya is seeking projects that:

Capitalize on arts initiatives to increase unity, social cohesion, and reconciliation that deepen Libyan national identity and are consistent with U.S. values.
Promote leadership, positive community engagement, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and soft skills development among youth, women, and underserved communities.
Increase Libyan youth capabilities to help them explore and develop technological solutions for social problems through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs.
Projects that address environmental challenges to mitigate the effects of climate change are highly encouraged.

Note: Alumni of U.S. Government funded exchange programs are encouraged to apply. Initiatives that support diversity and inclusion of minority groups and link with U.S. universities or organizations are also welcome.

Additional information on this link: https://ly.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo/

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The Public Affairs Office encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, academic institutions, and individuals.  All grantees must have non-profit status.

We seek proposals for geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Libya.  U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference is given to Libyan NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Libyan NGOs and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management in Libya.

Funding Activity Categories

Community Development

CFDA Numbers

  • 19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs

Contact Information

Agency: U.S. Mission to Tunisia
Contact: U.S. Mission to Tunisia
Phone: 703-516-1684
LibyaUSAExchanges@state.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2024 10:21:19 AM EDT

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