The U.S. Embassy Beirut announces that funding is available through the U.S. Embassy’s Small Grants Program (ESGP). The major objective of the Embassy Small Grants Program of the U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks to strengthen civil society by assisting underserved and underprivileged communities in Lebanon not currently receiving USG assistance through other ongoing programs. These grants are implemented by members of civil society, including individuals, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions which are dedicated to support democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life.
Small grants are typically awarded only to local, not international organizations, and are intended to support quick-impact activities. Proposed activities should be implemented and make an impact within one-year of the start of the grant.
Local grant applications that are often selected for funding include, but are not limited to:
- Community-level activities that provide practical experience in volunteerism and advocacy; Public education and awareness-building activities, as well as training of trainers; and
- Workshops, meetings or trainings of a practical and professional nature.
- Embassy Small Grants typically will not fund:
- Capacity building of the grantee;
- Organizational start-up costs;
- Renovation, remodeling, purchase or lease of real estate or durable goods;
- Purchase of furniture and office décor;
- Purchase or maintenance of vehicles;
- Activities that appear partisan;
- Academic or analytical research;
- Scholarships;
- Foreign travel;
- Exchange programs with other countries;
- One-time events (e.g. conferences or round tables);
- Medical or psychological research or clinical studies;
- Projects of a profit-making nature
- Cultural presentations, research, clubs or festivals
- Language training
- Receptions, ceremonies, alcoholic beverages, cocktail parties, guided tours
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