Opportunity Information: Apply for NEALE 13 GR 001 NEA 052813
Apply for NEALE 13 GR 001 NEA 052813
- 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 May 28, 2013 and posted on May 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2013. (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 5 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 discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity designed to strengthen and energize civil society in Lebanon through small, quick-impact projects. The program focuses on reaching underserved or underprivileged communities that are not already benefiting from other ongoing U.S. Government (USG) assistance programs. In practice, this means the Embassy is looking for targeted interventions that can fill gaps, respond to urgent local needs, and deliver visible results within a relatively short timeframe, rather than large multi-year initiatives.
A central priority of this opportunity is support for Lebanese communities hosting displaced Syrians. The Embassy signals interest in practical, community-level projects that reduce pressure on host communities and improve stability, including activities tied to economic empowerment (such as livelihoods support or employability-related initiatives), youth volunteering and civic engagement efforts, and conflict resolution or community cohesion programming. Another key emphasis is protecting vulnerable populations from trafficking and exploitation. The announcement highlights projects that address trafficking in persons, labor exploitation, and sexual exploitation, especially among groups at heightened risk, including refugees and migrant worker communities. Across these themes, the common thread is reinforcing democratic values and encouraging inclusive participation in social, political, and economic life.
The program is explicitly aimed at local civil society actors. Eligible applicants include individuals and Lebanon-based civil society entities such as non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and universities operating in Lebanon. A major eligibility restriction is that organizations headquartered outside Lebanon are not considered, underscoring the Embassy's intent to fund locally rooted implementers with direct community access. The grants are characterized as small and designed for rapid impact: proposed activities should be implemented and show results within one year from the start date of the grant.
Funding for the opportunity is presented with an estimated total of USD 500,000 available, with an expectation of about five awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of USD 10,000 to a ceiling of USD 100,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for smaller organizations and grassroots groups that may not have the resources to contribute matching funds. The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is described broadly as "Support to Civil Society."
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number NEALE 13 GR 001 NEA 052813 and the CFDA number 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance). The opportunity was posted on May 28, 2013, with an application deadline of June 25, 2013 (the listing was archived on July 25, 2013). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the Embassy identified a point of contact: Arabelle Bohsali, Embassy Small Grants Administrator, reachable by phone at 961 4 542600.
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 discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to strengthen and energize civil society in Lebanon through small, quick-impact projects.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is designed to support targeted interventions that fill gaps, respond to urgent local needs, and deliver visible results in a relatively short timeframe, rather than large multi-year initiatives.
Who is this program trying to reach or benefit?
The program focuses on underserved or underprivileged communities in Lebanon that are not already benefiting from other ongoing U.S. Government (USG) assistance programs.
Does the opportunity prioritize any specific communities in Lebanon?
Yes. A central priority is support for Lebanese communities hosting displaced Syrians, with an emphasis on practical, community-level projects that reduce pressure on host communities and improve stability.
What types of projects are encouraged for communities hosting displaced Syrians?
The Embassy indicates interest in activities tied to economic empowerment (such as livelihoods support or employability-related initiatives), youth volunteering and civic engagement efforts, and conflict resolution or community cohesion programming.
Is anti-trafficking or protection from exploitation included as a priority?
Yes. Another key emphasis is protecting vulnerable populations from trafficking and exploitation, including trafficking in persons, labor exploitation, and sexual exploitation.
Which groups are highlighted as being at heightened risk of trafficking and exploitation?
The announcement specifically notes heightened risk among refugees and migrant worker communities.
Are there any overarching values or themes the Embassy wants projects to reinforce?
Across the priority areas, the common thread is reinforcing democratic values and encouraging inclusive participation in social, political, and economic life.
Who is eligible to apply?
The program is explicitly aimed at local civil society actors. Eligible applicants include individuals and Lebanon-based civil society entities such as non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and universities operating in Lebanon.
Are organizations headquartered outside Lebanon eligible?
No. Organizations headquartered outside Lebanon are not considered, reflecting the Embassy's intent to fund locally rooted implementers with direct community access.
What is the expected project duration?
Projects are intended to be small and rapid impact. Proposed activities should be implemented and show results within one year from the start date of the grant.
How much funding is available in total?
The opportunity lists an estimated total of USD 500,000 available.
How many awards are expected?
The Embassy expects to make about five awards.
What is the anticipated size of individual awards?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from USD 10,000 (minimum) to USD 100,000 (maximum).
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is described as "Support to Civil Society."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NEALE 13 GR 001 NEA 052813.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance).
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 28, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 25, 2013.
Is this listing still active?
The listing was archived on July 25, 2013.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The Embassy provided a point of contact for assistance: Arabelle Bohsali, Embassy Small Grants Administrator.
What is the contact phone number listed for the program?
The phone number provided is 961 4 542600.
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