U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT | OFOP0001473

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The U.S. Embassy to Libya Public Affairs Section (PAS) is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program under an Annual Program Statement for FY2024. This opportunity falls under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and supports community-focused projects designed to strengthen social ties and expand constructive engagement between Libyans and Americans. The overall purpose is public diplomacy: building capacity and community, promoting social good, and improving mutual understanding between the people of Libya and the United States.

Individual awards can be as large as USD 25,000, with an anticipated number of awards around 25. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is listed as discretionary. While the posting shows an original closing date far in the future (2099-01-01), it is presented as an “annual” statement, meaning proposals are generally accepted on a rolling basis under defined priorities, and applicants should rely on the embassy’s official NOFO page for current instructions and any practical submission timelines.

The embassy is looking for projects that align closely with several priority themes. A major focus is using arts and cultural initiatives to increase unity, social cohesion, and reconciliation in ways that deepen Libyan national identity and reflect U.S. values. Another key priority is youth- and community-centered development, especially programs that promote leadership, positive community engagement, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and soft-skills training, with a clear emphasis on youth, women, and underserved communities. PAS also highlights interest in STEAM programming (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) that helps Libyan youth build practical capabilities and develop technology-based solutions to real social problems. In addition, proposals that address environmental challenges and help mitigate the effects of climate change are described as “highly encouraged,” signaling that climate and environment-related activities may be particularly competitive if they are well designed and locally relevant.

In terms of who can apply, the embassy encourages applications from a wide range of civil society actors, including organized civil-society organizations, local civil society representatives, think tanks, NGOs, cultural institutions, academic institutions, and individuals. A core requirement is that grantees must have non-profit status. The embassy is also seeking proposals that reach geographically and demographically diverse audiences inside Libya, suggesting that projects should think beyond a single neighborhood or a narrow participant profile where feasible, and demonstrate inclusive outreach plans.

Although U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, the embassy states a preference for Libyan NGOs or for partnerships that build the capacity of Libyan NGOs. Proposals are stronger when they include a realistic plan to transfer knowledge, systems, or programming to sustainable local management in Libya, rather than relying indefinitely on external implementation. The announcement also explicitly welcomes applications from alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs and notes that initiatives supporting diversity and inclusion of minority groups are encouraged. Linkages with U.S. universities or U.S.-based organizations are also viewed positively, especially when those relationships add clear value such as mentorship, curriculum support, technical expertise, or durable institutional connections.

Applicants are directed to consult the embassy’s notice page for full instructions and procedures: https://ly.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo/.

• The U.S. Mission to Tunisia in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-06-28.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2099-01-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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