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: August 7, 2026: Full application submission deadline (All applications must be received by 11:59 PM Beirut Time)
Funding Amounts: Total funding available: $500,000; typical award size: $100,000–$250,000; project duration: up to 18 months; expected number of awards: 2
Summary: Supports not-for-profit Lebanese organizations to advance digital literacy and counter false narratives using AI and related tools, fostering stronger U.S.–Lebanon ties.
Key Information: All proposals must include an American element or connection (e.g., U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions).
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), seeks proposals from not-for-profit Lebanese organizations—including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations—to implement projects that promote U.S. priorities and strengthen ties between the United States and Lebanon. The focus is on advancing digital literacy, leveraging artificial intelligence, and using other innovative tools to identify and counter false adversarial narratives and claims that impact Lebanon’s stability. All funded programs must incorporate an American element, such as collaboration with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions, to promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Projects should aim to:
- Advance digital literacy among local audiences and/or knowledge-based institutions.
- Use AI tools and platforms to identify, analyze, and counter destabilizing narratives.
- Promote the U.S. as a credible partner for peace and stability in Lebanon.
Applicants are expected to design comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans, clearly define their target audiences, outline measurable objectives, and demonstrate the ability to track and report on project outcomes.
