U.S. Mission to Libya Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Annual Program Statement (APS)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- LEO-PD-APS-2026
- Agency
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Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- County Governments
- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- City/Township Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Special District Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Individuals
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State is soliciting applications for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, administered by the U.S. Mission to Libya through the Tunis-based U.S. Libya External Office, with applications due June 15, 2026. Awards range from $50,000 to $100,000, with approximately five awards anticipated pending funding availability.
Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and Libyan and non-Libyan public international organizations. Organizations must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and register with SAM.gov; individuals are exempt. Each applicant organization may submit only one proposal; multiple submissions result in ineligibility.
Proposals must directly support one or more of three strategic objectives: promoting economic opportunity and U.S.-Libya collaboration; showcasing U.S.-Libyan partnership and shared values; or supporting Libya's unity, stability, and security. Projects involving alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs are strongly encouraged. The program explicitly excludes funding for partisan political activities, charitable development, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, organizational development, and duplicate programs.
The performance period is 12 months, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026. Place of performance encompasses Libya and the surrounding region, with administrative oversight through the Tunis-based office.
Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: quality and feasibility of the program idea (30 points), organizational capacity and grant history (20 points), program planning and ability to achieve objectives (15 points), budget reasonableness (10 points), monitoring and evaluation plan (15 points), and sustainability (10 points).
All applications must be submitted by email to LibyaUSAExchanges@state.gov in English with budgets denominated in U.S. dollars. The program operates under CFDA 19.600 (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs).
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, administered by the U.S. Mission to Libya through the Tunis-based U.S. Libya External Office. This Annual Program Statement outlines key strategic priorities and funding opportunities for proposals that advance Libyan-U.S. mutual interests, reinforce regional stability and security, and promote shared prosperity between the United States and Libya.
Proposals should directly support one or more of the following objectives:
o Promote Economic Opportunity and U.S. Collaboration
o Showcase U.S.-Libyan Partnership and Shared Values
o Support Libya's Unity, Stability and Security
Projects involving alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs are strongly encouraged.
This notice is subject to availability of funding.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LEO PD 2026 Annual Program Statement - Approved Final Version.pdf |
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