U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT
The U.S. Embassy in Libya offers small grants (up to $25,000) for projects promoting unity, leadership, STEAM skills, and environmental solutions, especially for youth and underserved communities.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Tunisia
Due Dates: January 1, 2099 (rolling until further notice)
Funding Amounts: $500–$25,000 per award; typical duration up to 12 months
Summary: Small grants for projects in Libya that promote unity, leadership, STEAM skills, and environmental solutions, especially for youth, women, and underserved communities.
Key Information: Preference for Libyan NGOs or partnerships with local capacity-building; all applicants must have non-profit status.
Description
The U.S. Embassy to Libya, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), offers small grants to support projects that foster community capacity, promote social good, and enhance mutual understanding between Libyans and Americans. This annual program statement outlines funding priorities and strategic themes, with a focus on initiatives that:
- Use arts to increase unity, social cohesion, and reconciliation, deepening Libyan national identity in line with U.S. values.
- Promote leadership, community engagement, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and soft skills among youth, women, and underserved groups.
- Build Libyan youth capabilities in developing technological solutions for social challenges via Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs.
- Address environmental challenges and climate change mitigation.
Projects supporting diversity, inclusion, and partnerships with U.S. universities or organizations are encouraged. Alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs are also welcome to apply.
