Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001473
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/.Apply for OFOP0001473
- 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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What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy to Libya Public Affairs Section (PAS) Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program offered under an Annual Program Statement for FY2024. It falls under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and supports community-focused public diplomacy projects that strengthen social ties and expand constructive engagement between Libyans and Americans.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is public diplomacy: building capacity and community, promoting social good, and improving mutual understanding between the people of Libya and the United States.
How much funding can an individual award receive?
Individual awards can be as large as USD 25,000.
About how many awards does PAS expect to make?
The anticipated number of awards is around 25.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is listed as discretionary.
Is this a one-time deadline or rolling submission?
It is presented as an "annual" statement, which generally means proposals are accepted on a rolling basis under defined priorities. Even though the posting shows an original closing date far in the future (2099-01-01), applicants should rely on the embassy's official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) page for current instructions and any practical submission timelines.
Where can applicants find the official instructions and procedures?
Applicants are directed to consult the embassy's official NOFO page for full instructions and procedures: https://ly.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo/.
What kinds of projects are a strong fit for this program?
PAS is looking for community-focused projects that align with its priority themes. These include arts and cultural initiatives, youth- and community-centered development, STEAM programming, and environmental/climate-focused work, as long as the project supports the broader public diplomacy goals of capacity building, community strengthening, social good, and improved mutual understanding between Libyans and Americans.
What are the priority themes for projects?
The announcement highlights several themes PAS wants proposals to align with closely:
- Arts and cultural initiatives that increase unity, social cohesion, and reconciliation, deepen Libyan national identity, and reflect U.S. values.
- Youth- and community-centered development focused on leadership, positive community engagement, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and soft-skills training (with emphasis on youth, women, and underserved communities).
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programming that builds practical capabilities and supports technology-based solutions to real social problems.
- Environmental challenges and efforts that help mitigate the effects of climate change (described as "highly encouraged").
Are climate and environmental projects eligible?
Yes. Proposals that address environmental challenges and help mitigate the effects of climate change are described as "highly encouraged," which suggests these activities may be particularly competitive when they are well designed and locally relevant.
Who is eligible to 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.
Is non-profit status required?
Yes. The announcement states that grantees must have non-profit status.
Can individuals apply, or is it only for organizations?
Individuals are listed among the types of applicants encouraged to apply, as long as the core requirement is met (non-profit status).
Can U.S. NGOs or U.S. individuals apply?
Yes. The embassy notes that U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but it states a preference for Libyan NGOs or for partnerships that build the capacity of Libyan NGOs.
Does the embassy prefer Libyan applicants?
Yes. The embassy states a preference for Libyan NGOs or for partnerships that build the capacity of Libyan NGOs.
What does "capacity building" for Libyan NGOs mean in this context?
Based on the opportunity description, 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.
Do projects need to reach audiences across Libya?
The embassy is seeking proposals that reach geographically and demographically diverse audiences inside Libya. This suggests projects should think beyond a single neighborhood or a narrow participant profile where feasible, and should present inclusive outreach plans.
Are projects focused on youth and women encouraged?
Yes. The priority themes include youth- and community-centered development with an emphasis on youth, women, and underserved communities.
Are projects supporting diversity and inclusion of minority groups encouraged?
Yes. The announcement explicitly encourages initiatives supporting diversity and inclusion of minority groups.
Are alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs encouraged to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly welcomes applications from alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs.
Do partnerships with U.S. universities or U.S.-based organizations help?
They can. The announcement says linkages with U.S. universities or U.S.-based organizations are viewed positively, especially when they add clear value such as mentorship, curriculum support, technical expertise, or durable institutional connections.
What makes a proposal stronger according to the announcement?
Based on the details provided, stronger proposals tend to: align closely with the listed priority themes; reach geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Libya; demonstrate inclusive outreach; prefer Libyan NGO leadership or meaningful partnerships that build Libyan NGO capacity; and include a realistic plan to transfer knowledge and ensure sustainable local management in Libya. Linkages to U.S. institutions can be a plus when they add concrete value.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What is meant by "public diplomacy" in this opportunity?
In this announcement, public diplomacy is described as building capacity and community, promoting social good, and improving mutual understanding between the people of Libya and the United States.
Is the closing date really 2099-01-01?
The posting shows an original closing date far in the future (2099-01-01), but the opportunity is described as an annual statement with proposals generally accepted on a rolling basis. For current instructions and any practical submission timelines, applicants should rely on the embassy's official NOFO page.
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