OpportunityTitle: PAS Beirut-English Language Small Grants
CategoryExplanation: U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that promote English language education through youth engagement, community service, Science Technology English Math (STEM), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or other relevant activities.
Description: A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy of Lebanon / Public Diplomacy Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations, individuals, and alumni of U.S. exchange programs to submit applications to carry out a program to promote English language education. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Proposals must be implemented in Lebanon, with priority given to projects implemented partially or entirely in underserved areas. Program Objectives: U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that promote English language education through youth engagement, community service, Science Technology English Math (STEM), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or other relevant activities. Key Guidelines: - Applicants can apply as individuals or as groups (for example, a group of alumni), organizations, or as non-profit organizations. - All applicants should be Lebanon-based. - For alumni proposals, partnerships with existing, active alumni organizations are encouraged. - Successful projects should identify and work with appropriate partner institutions. Partner institutions can be engaged to provide expertise as well as cost-share activities. Cost-sharing (financial and/or in kind) is encouraged for a competitive grant. - Each project will be evaluated based on its potential sustainability, meaning its ability to reach different audiences and goals during and beyond the grant cycle; projects that demonstrate sustainability will be given preference. Please note: - All projects should be conducted mainly or entirely in English. Successful grantees will explain how they plan to enhance target audiences&#8217; English language acquisition through the grant, and if unable to conduct the grant entirely in English, applicants must provide explanation. - Successful grantees should be prepared to share their grant activities, as appropriate, on our social media. - Priority will be given to proposals that: o Target a large number of beneficiaries throughout and beyond the grant period. o Engage Youth B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 1-3 awards Award amounts: $10,000- $30,000 Total available funding: $30,000 Type of Funding: FY19 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: June 2019 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: BeirutPD@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Public Affairs Section &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Embassy Beirut