Opportunity Information: Apply for NEALE 16 GR 001 NEA 010816
Apply for NEALE 16 GR 001 NEA 010816
- The DOS-LBN in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 08, 2016 and posted on Jan 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: NEALE 16 GR 001 NEA 010816; CFDA 19.700) run by the U.S. Department of State in Lebanon (Agency: DOS-LBN). The program is designed to strengthen and expand Lebanese civil society by directing support to underserved and underprivileged communities that are not already receiving U.S. Government assistance through other active programs. In practice, this means the Embassy is looking for locally grounded, community-facing projects that fill gaps in existing aid and respond to needs that are being overlooked, especially in areas under strain.
A central priority is support for Lebanese communities hosting displaced Syrians. The Embassy highlights interest in projects that help reduce pressure on host communities and improve resilience through approaches such as economic empowerment (for example, skills-building tied to income generation, employability initiatives, or community-based economic support), youth volunteering and civic participation activities that mobilize young people to serve their communities, and conflict resolution efforts that reduce tensions and strengthen social cohesion. The emphasis is on practical interventions that improve day-to-day stability while also reinforcing longer-term civic capacity and constructive community engagement.
The opportunity also places strong value on projects that promote ethnic and religious tolerance and acceptance across Lebanon. Proposals are encouraged that educate and engage youth in particular, with the goal of raising awareness about the risks and consequences of sectarianism and political extremism. This can include community dialogues, educational or awareness campaigns, and other civic initiatives that foster inclusion, counter polarization, and create pathways for young people to participate in public life in nonviolent, democratic ways.
Eligible implementers are broadly defined as members of civil society rather than limited to a narrow set of institutions. The Embassy indicates that individuals, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions may be involved, as long as they demonstrate a commitment to democratic values and to expanding active participation in social, political, and economic life. Overall, the grant program is framed as a way to back credible local actors who can deliver tangible community benefits while reinforcing civic norms, social cohesion, and inclusive participation.
In terms of funding scale and timing, the program lists an award ceiling of up to $200,000 and anticipates making about five awards. The opportunity was posted and created on January 8, 2016, with a closing date of March 8, 2016 (original and current closing date are the same).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society, a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State in Lebanon (Agency: DOS-LBN). It is intended to strengthen and expand Lebanese civil society by supporting locally grounded, community-facing projects.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NEALE 16 GR 001 NEA 010816, and the CFDA number is 19.700.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to direct support to underserved and underprivileged communities in Lebanon that are not already receiving U.S. Government assistance through other active programs. In practice, it focuses on filling gaps in existing aid and addressing overlooked community needs, especially in areas under strain.
What types of communities does the Embassy want to prioritize?
A central priority is support for Lebanese communities hosting displaced Syrians. The Embassy is interested in projects that reduce pressure on host communities and improve resilience.
What kinds of projects are encouraged for communities hosting displaced Syrians?
The opportunity highlights practical approaches such as:
- Economic empowerment (for example, skills-building tied to income generation, employability initiatives, or community-based economic support)
- Youth volunteering and civic participation activities that mobilize young people to serve their communities
- Conflict resolution efforts to reduce tensions and strengthen social cohesion
Is economic empowerment an eligible focus area?
Yes. The Embassy explicitly notes interest in economic empowerment approaches, including skills-building linked to income generation, employability initiatives, and community-based economic support.
Are youth-focused activities supported under this grant?
Yes. The program emphasizes youth volunteering, civic participation, and youth engagement initiatives, particularly those that mobilize young people to serve their communities and participate in public life in constructive ways.
Does the opportunity support conflict resolution or social cohesion activities?
Yes. The Embassy expresses interest in conflict resolution efforts that reduce tensions, strengthen social cohesion, and reinforce stability in communities.
Does the program support projects that promote tolerance and inclusion?
Yes. A strong value is placed on projects that promote ethnic and religious tolerance and acceptance across Lebanon, including efforts that counter polarization and foster inclusion.
What does the Embassy say about sectarianism and political extremism?
Proposals are encouraged that educate and engage youth to raise awareness of the risks and consequences of sectarianism and political extremism. The goal is to support nonviolent, democratic forms of participation and reduce the drivers of polarization.
What are examples of tolerance-focused activities mentioned in the opportunity?
The opportunity mentions examples such as community dialogues, educational or awareness campaigns, and other civic initiatives that foster inclusion and constructive engagement.
Who can apply or implement projects under this program?
Eligible implementers are broadly defined as members of civil society. The Embassy indicates that individuals, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions may be involved, as long as they demonstrate a commitment to democratic values and to expanding active participation in social, political, and economic life.
Is eligibility limited to NGOs only?
No. The opportunity describes a broad set of potential implementers, including individuals, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions, not just NGOs.
What values or principles should applicants demonstrate?
The opportunity emphasizes a commitment to democratic values and to expanding active participation in social, political, and economic life, alongside reinforcing civic norms, social cohesion, and inclusive participation.
What does "discretionary grant opportunity" mean in this context?
The opportunity is described as discretionary, meaning it is offered under the Embassy's local grants programming and is framed as a way to back credible local actors. (The notice does not provide additional procedural details beyond this description.)
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $200,000.
How many awards are expected?
The program anticipates making about five awards.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on January 8, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date is March 8, 2016. The original and current closing date are the same: March 8, 2016.
What makes a project a good fit based on the description provided?
Based on the opportunity description, projects are a strong fit when they are locally grounded and community-facing, fill gaps where communities are not already receiving U.S. Government assistance through other active programs, and deliver practical interventions that improve day-to-day stability while reinforcing longer-term civic capacity, social cohesion, tolerance, and inclusive participation.
Does the opportunity specify particular geographic areas within Lebanon?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of State in Lebanon and references needs across Lebanon, particularly in areas under strain and in Lebanese communities hosting displaced Syrians. No more specific locations are provided in the description.
Does the notice mention whether applicants must avoid overlap with other U.S. Government assistance?
Yes. The program is designed to support underserved and underprivileged communities that are not already receiving U.S. Government assistance through other active programs, implying a preference for projects that fill gaps rather than duplicate existing U.S. Government-funded work.
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