Opportunity Information: Apply for NEALE 12 GR 001 NEA 061312
Apply for NEALE 12 GR 001 NEA 061312
- The U.S. Mission to Lebanon 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 Jun 12, 2012 and posted on Jun 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2012. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society is a U.S. Mission to Lebanon funding opportunity designed to strengthen civil society in Lebanon by supporting quick, practical projects that benefit underserved or underprivileged communities. The program specifically targets gaps where communities are not already receiving U.S. Government assistance through other ongoing programs, with the aim of reaching groups that may otherwise be overlooked. Projects are expected to reinforce democratic values and encourage broad participation in social, political, and economic life, reflecting a focus on civic engagement and inclusive community development.
Funding is provided as discretionary grant support under CFDA 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance). The embassy anticipated making about six awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $500,000. Individual grant sizes are relatively small and intended for rapid impact: awards typically range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $100,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to smaller local actors that may not have the resources to contribute additional funds.
Eligibility is intentionally limited to local Lebanese civil society stakeholders. Eligible applicants include individuals, local nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and universities operating in Lebanon. A key restriction is that any organization headquartered outside Lebanon is not eligible, underscoring the program's emphasis on locally led initiatives rather than international implementers. In practice, this means applicants should be able to demonstrate a genuine local presence and leadership, and they should be positioned to implement activities directly in Lebanese communities.
The program is structured around short time horizons and measurable near-term results. Proposed activities should be implemented and demonstrate impact within one year of the grant start date, signaling that the embassy is looking for well-scoped projects that can be launched quickly and deliver tangible outcomes. While the activity category is listed broadly as "Other," the category explanation clarifies that the purpose is foreign assistance to civil society in Lebanon, leaving room for a variety of project types as long as they align with the core goals of democratic values, community empowerment, and inclusive participation.
Key administrative details from the posted notice include a funding opportunity number of NEALE 12 GR 001 NEA 061312, with the opportunity posted on June 13, 2012 and a closing date of July 11, 2012 (archived August 10, 2012). For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Randall Kaailau, the Embassy Small Grants Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy Beirut (phone: 961 4 542600).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the U.S. Embassy Beirut Small Grants Program for Civil Society?
It is a U.S. Mission to Lebanon funding opportunity designed to strengthen civil society in Lebanon by supporting quick, practical projects that benefit underserved or underprivileged communities. The program focuses on locally led initiatives that can deliver tangible results on a short timeline.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support foreign assistance to civil society in Lebanon in ways that reinforce democratic values and encourage broad participation in social, political, and economic life. The emphasis is on civic engagement and inclusive community development, particularly for communities that may be overlooked.
What kinds of communities are intended to benefit?
The program is intended to benefit underserved or underprivileged communities in Lebanon, especially where there are gaps and communities are not already receiving U.S. Government assistance through other ongoing programs.
How does the program avoid duplicating other U.S. Government assistance?
The program specifically targets gaps where communities are not already receiving U.S. Government assistance through other ongoing programs, aiming to reach groups that may otherwise be overlooked.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
Funding is provided as discretionary grant support under CFDA 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance).
How much total funding is available?
The U.S. Embassy anticipated an estimated total funding pool of $500,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The embassy anticipated making about six awards.
What is the typical grant size?
Awards are intended to be relatively small and support rapid impact. Individual grants typically range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $100,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The typical minimum is $10,000 and the maximum (ceiling) is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local Lebanese civil society stakeholders. Eligible applicants include individuals, local nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and universities operating in Lebanon.
Are organizations headquartered outside Lebanon eligible?
No. Any organization headquartered outside Lebanon is not eligible, reflecting the program's focus on locally led initiatives rather than international implementers.
Does the program require applicants to have a local presence in Lebanon?
Yes. The program emphasizes local leadership and locally led implementation, meaning applicants should be able to demonstrate a genuine local presence and leadership and be positioned to implement activities directly in Lebanese communities.
What types of activities can be funded?
The activity category is listed broadly as "Other," with the explanation that the purpose is foreign assistance to civil society in Lebanon. This leaves room for different project types as long as they align with the core goals (democratic values, community empowerment, and inclusive participation) and fit the program's rapid, practical focus.
What are the expected project timelines?
Proposed activities are expected to be implemented and demonstrate impact within one year of the grant start date. The program is designed for short time horizons and measurable near-term results.
What does the program mean by "quick, practical projects"?
It refers to projects that are well-scoped, can be launched quickly, and can deliver tangible outcomes within one year of the grant start date, with a focus on measurable near-term impact.
What are the key values or themes projects should reinforce?
Projects are expected to reinforce democratic values and encourage broad participation in social, political, and economic life, with a focus on civic engagement and inclusive community development.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed in the notice is NEALE 12 GR 001 NEA 061312.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 13, 2012, and the closing date listed was July 11, 2012. It was archived on August 10, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for applicants with access issues?
The listed point of contact was Randall Kaailau, Embassy Small Grants Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy Beirut (phone: 961 4 542600), for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement.
Which U.S. entity is offering the funding?
The funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy Beirut as part of the U.S. Mission to Lebanon.
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