Opportunity Information: Apply for NEALE 14 GR 001 NEA 051214
Apply for NEALE 14 GR 001 NEA 051214
- The Middle East Partnership Initiative 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 Small 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 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 12, 2014 and posted on May 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2014 We strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications directly by email to U.S. Embassy Beirut. Applications received after the deadline of June 3, 2014 will NOT be considered. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including individuals, 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. We welcome proposals irrespective of the applicant s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We invite applications from organizations working with minority, disenfranchised, and lesser served communities, including women, youth, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society is a U.S. Department of State-funded grant opportunity designed to strengthen civil society in Lebanon by supporting underserved and underprivileged communities that are not already benefiting from other ongoing U.S. government assistance. The program is geared toward quick-impact, practical initiatives that can be launched, completed, and show tangible results within one year of the grant start date. In total, the opportunity anticipates making about six awards, with an estimated total program funding level of USD 500,000, reflecting a portfolio approach that funds multiple smaller projects rather than a single large initiative.
Projects are expected to align with specific priority themes that the Embassy identified as critical to democratic development and social cohesion in Lebanon. These priorities include cultivating independent young political leaders at both municipal and national levels, strengthening conditions for free and fair elections (including election-related press freedom and transparent electoral processes), and improving the legal, political, and economic status of women in Lebanon. The program also places emphasis on public-oriented community needs such as environmental education and awareness, expanding educational and civic engagement access for at-risk youth populations, and advancing cross-confessional dialogue and conflict resolution activities. Across these areas, the underlying aim is to reinforce democratic values and broaden active participation in social, political, and economic life.
Funding is offered in the form of grants, with awards generally ranging from USD 25,000 to USD 100,000 per project. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which reduces barriers for smaller local organizations that may not have significant independent funding. The grants are intended primarily for local implementers and local impact, and the Embassy indicates that awards are typically made only to local, not international, organizations.
Eligibility is limited to Lebanon-based applicants. Eligible applicants include local civil society representatives such as individuals, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and universities operating in Lebanon. A key restriction is that any organization with its headquarters located outside Lebanon will not be considered, reinforcing the program's focus on local ownership and locally rooted implementation capacity. The Embassy also highlights an anti-discrimination policy and explicitly welcomes proposals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. They particularly invite applications from organizations serving minority, disenfranchised, and lesser-served communities, with examples including women, youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted on May 12, 2014, under Funding Opportunity Number NEALE 14 GR 001 (CFDA 19.700, Department of State Assistance), and it had a submission deadline of June 3, 2014. Applications were strongly encouraged to be submitted directly by email to the U.S. Embassy Beirut, and the notice states that late applications would not be considered. The opportunity is associated with the Middle East Partnership Initiative and includes a reference link to the U.S. Embassy Lebanon website for more information, with a named contact person for applicants who encounter difficulties accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society
What is the U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society?
It is a U.S. Department of State-funded grant opportunity run through the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. The program is designed to strengthen civil society in Lebanon by supporting underserved and underprivileged communities that are not already benefiting from other ongoing U.S. government assistance.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program supports quick-impact, practical initiatives that reinforce democratic values and expand active participation in social, political, and economic life in Lebanon, with tangible results expected within one year of the grant start date.
Who is the funder for this opportunity?
The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy Beirut.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making about six awards.
What is the total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level is USD 500,000.
What is the typical grant size?
Awards generally range from USD 25,000 to USD 100,000 per project.
Is this funding intended for one large project or multiple smaller projects?
The notice reflects a portfolio approach, meaning the Embassy expects to fund multiple smaller projects rather than a single large initiative.
How long can a funded project last?
Projects are expected to be launched, completed, and show tangible results within one year of the grant start date.
What types of projects are a good fit for this program?
The program is geared toward practical, quick-impact initiatives that can be implemented and completed within one year and that align with the Embassy's stated priority themes for democratic development and social cohesion in Lebanon.
What are the priority themes for proposals?
Projects are expected to align with themes identified by the Embassy as critical to democratic development and social cohesion, including: cultivating independent young political leaders (municipal and national levels), strengthening conditions for free and fair elections (including election-related press freedom and transparent electoral processes), improving the legal, political, and economic status of women in Lebanon, environmental education and awareness, expanding educational and civic engagement access for at-risk youth populations, and advancing cross-confessional dialogue and conflict resolution activities.
Does the program support initiatives related to elections?
Yes. One of the listed priorities is strengthening conditions for free and fair elections, including election-related press freedom and transparent electoral processes.
Does the program support youth-focused initiatives?
Yes. Priorities include cultivating independent young political leaders and expanding educational and civic engagement access for at-risk youth populations.
Does the program support women's empowerment or gender equality work?
Yes. A stated priority is improving the legal, political, and economic status of women in Lebanon.
Does the program support environmental activities?
Yes. Environmental education and awareness is listed as a community-oriented priority area.
Does the program support dialogue and conflict resolution projects?
Yes. Advancing cross-confessional dialogue and conflict resolution activities is included among the priority themes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Lebanon-based applicants. Eligible applicants include local civil society representatives such as individuals, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and universities operating in Lebanon.
Are international organizations eligible to apply?
Typically no. The Embassy indicates that awards are typically made only to local, not international, organizations, and any organization with its headquarters located outside Lebanon will not be considered.
If an organization operates in Lebanon but is headquartered outside Lebanon, can it apply?
No. The notice states that any organization with its headquarters located outside Lebanon will not be considered.
Is cost-sharing or matching funding required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information.
Does the program have an anti-discrimination policy?
Yes. The Embassy highlights an anti-discrimination policy and welcomes proposals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Are proposals serving minority or underserved groups encouraged?
Yes. The Embassy particularly invites applications from organizations serving minority, disenfranchised, and lesser-served communities, including women, youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
What form of funding is offered?
Funding is offered in the form of grants.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 12, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The submission deadline was June 3, 2014, and late applications were not to be considered.
How were applications encouraged to be submitted?
Applications were strongly encouraged to be submitted directly by email to the U.S. Embassy Beirut.
What happens if an application is submitted late?
The notice states that late applications would not be considered.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NEALE 14 GR 001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.700 (Department of State Assistance).
Is this opportunity connected to a broader U.S. government initiative?
Yes. The opportunity is associated with the Middle East Partnership Initiative.
Where can applicants find more information?
The notice includes a reference link to the U.S. Embassy Lebanon website for more information and mentions a named contact person for applicants who encounter difficulties accessing the full announcement.
Is the program focused on local implementation and local impact?
Yes. The grants are intended primarily for local implementers and local impact, with eligibility restricted to Lebanon-based applicants and a restriction against organizations headquartered outside Lebanon.
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