Applications open for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Libya

Deadline: 15-Aug-25

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.

Objectives

• Proposals should directly support one or more of the following objectives:
  • Promote Economic Opportunity and U.S. Collaboration
    • Support economic and entrepreneurship initiatives, especially in sectors linked to the U.S.-Libya economic partnership, such as energy.
    • Expand economic and commercial links between the United States and Libya.
  • Showcase U.S.-Libyan Partnership and Shared Values
    • Highlight U.S.-Libyan cooperation through cultural diplomacy, sports diplomacy, American English language, or historical preservation projects that showcase American excellence.
    • Develop initiatives that support the U.S.-Libya STEM Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or the U.S.-Libya MOU on Cultural Heritage Preservation.
  • Support Libya’s Unity, Stability and Security
    • Activities that deter threats to the American people and increase opportunity for American partnership by reinforcing the importance of security, stability, and national unity.

Funding Information

• Awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $100,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Projects involving alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs are strongly encouraged.
• The following organizations are eligible to apply:
  • U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
  • U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions
  • Individuals
  • Libyan and non-Libyan public international organizations and governmental institutions

Ineligibility Criteria

• The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
  • Programs relating to partisan political activity;
  • Charitable or development activities;
  • Construction programs;
  • Programs that support specific religious activities;
  • Fund-raising campaigns;
  • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
  • Scientific research;
  • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
  • Programs that duplicate existing programs.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.