U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program (ELGP)

U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program (ELGP) is sponsored by U.S. Embassy Beirut. The U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program aims to bolster civil society in Lebanon by assisting underserved communities through projects focused on economic empowerment, youth volunteering, conflict resolution, promoting ethnic and religious tolerance, and enlightening youth to the dangers of sectarianism and political extremism.

It also supports initiatives that promote legal frameworks and processes expanding citizen participation in politics and public life, including voter education. The program is specifically for organizations in Lebanon.

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gov Maintenance Calendar NEALE-16-GR-001-NEA-010816 U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:NEALE-16-GR-001-NEA-010816 Funding Opportunity Title:U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program for Civil Society Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:-Advocacy by civil society, NGOs, and professional associations, including grassroots level and community organizations, to promote voter education, the adoption of legal or political reforms, and raise public awareness of democratic values and processes.

• Counter violent extremism and fanaticism, particularly among youth. • Expansion of opportunities for youth, particularly those that do provide practical, hands-on experience in civic engagement, public service, and volunteerism, and that help to improve local communities. • Expansion of women’s participation in public life at the local, regional, and national levels.

• Broaden and strengthen human rights and protections, particularly for communities subject to discrimination and persecution. • Promotion of legal frameworks and processes that expand citizen participation in politics and public life, including voter education. • Promotion of good governance, including anti-corruption efforts and initiatives to promote government transparency and integrity.

• Development of media institutions that defend the public interest and provide credible and diverse sources of information. • Promotion of reforms that expands economic opportunities especially for youth, including promoting entrepreneurship and workforce development training.

• Expansion of educational opportunities, including civic education activities that promote tolerance of different views, respect for democratic values and institutions, protection of ethnic and religious diversity, leadership development, cross-confessional dialogue and community service. Expected Number of Awards:5 Assistance Listings:19.

700 -- General Department of State Assistance Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Mar 08, 2016 Current Closing Date for Applications:Mar 08, 2016 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 500,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and universities in Lebanon.

Any organization with a headquarters office located outside Lebanon will not be considered. ## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. Mission to Lebanon Description:The U.S. Embassy Beirut is pleased to announce that funding is available through the U.S. Embassy’s Local Grants Program (ELGP).

The U.S. Embassy Beirut Local Grants Program seeks to bolster civil society by assisting underserved and/or underprivileged communities in Lebanon not currently receiving USG assistance through other ongoing programs. We are particularly interested in projects aimed at assisting communities that are hosting displaced Syrians, such as through economic empowerment, youth volunteering initiatives, and conflict resolution activities.

In addition, we welcome projects that promote ethnic and religious tolerance and acceptance and that enlighten youth to the dangers of sectarianism and political extremism.

These grants are implemented by members of civil society, including individuals, non-governmental organizations, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.

gov/search-results-detail/280850) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Embassy Local Grants Program/MEPI Beirut Office #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below. This is being done to protect your privacy.

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