Notice of Funding Opportunity 2026 - Lebanon
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is funding programs to strengthen U.S.-Lebanon ties by promoting digital literacy, countering false narratives, and highlighting U.S. peace and stabilization efforts, with a required American connection.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Lebanon
Due Dates: July 20, 2026 (Question deadline) | August 7, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$250,000 per award | Up to 2 awards | Total funding: $500,000 | Project period: up to 18 months
Summary: Supports Lebanese nonprofits in advancing digital literacy, countering false narratives, and strengthening U.S.–Lebanon ties through public diplomacy programs.
Key Information: All programs must include an American element or connection with U.S. experts/institutions.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the U.S. Mission to Lebanon, aims to support not-for-profit Lebanese organizations in implementing programs that advance U.S. priorities and foster stronger ties between the United States and Lebanon. The focus is on public diplomacy initiatives that highlight U.S.-led peace and stabilization efforts, advance digital literacy (including the use of artificial intelligence tools), and counter false adversarial narratives. All proposed programs must include a substantive American element, such as collaboration with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions.
Programs should promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives, encourage innovation and education, and reinforce the U.S. as a credible partner in Lebanon’s stability and prosperity. Projects are expected to have measurable outcomes, including improved local capacity to recognize and counter disinformation, and enhanced recognition of U.S. leadership in Lebanon.
