Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
ID: 360219Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Lebanon (DOS-LBN)

Award Range

$75K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360219
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Lebanon is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary," aimed at supporting initiatives that highlight the cultural, academic, and historical ties between the United States and Lebanon in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Eligible applicants include individuals, Lebanese not-for-profit organizations, and private educational institutions, with proposals required to engage Lebanese audiences and strengthen bilateral ties through programs that reflect American history, innovation, and partnership. The total estimated funding for this initiative is $600,000, with individual awards ranging from $75,000 to $150,000 and organizational awards from $150,000 to $250,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by September 2, 2025, and can direct inquiries to PDBeirutGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PDBeirutGrants@state.gov
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