Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Agency: U.S. Mission to Lebanon
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Description
On July 4, 2026 the United States of America will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut will celebrate this anniversary and highlight cultural, academic, innovation, trade, and historical influences and shared interests that shaped the relationship between Lebanon and the United States.
The Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to announce this funding opportunity as part of this celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. This is an Annual Program Statement (APS) that invites proposals for our year-long campaign to tell the story of America in Lebanon. It aims to support organizations in creating and developing public programs that celebrate the people, events, ideas, and legacies related to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and the diplomacy and friendship with the Lebanese and Lebanon.
...Proposed programs must include Lebanese audiences, strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and Lebanon, promote increased understanding of the United States among the Lebanese public, and demonstrate a clear connection to the 250th anniversary.
All programs must include a clear U.S. element or connection, which could involve cooperation with experts, private or public organizations, or institutions from the United States. Programs with countrywide reach will be considered favorably.
This APS outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all the instructions below.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
For Inquiries
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SF424B_-_Individual.pdf | SF424B - Individual | Aug 2, 2025 01:39 PM UTC |
| Annual_Program_Statement_-_America250.docx | Annual Program Statement | Aug 5, 2025 05:54 AM UTC |
| SF424_-_Organization.pdf | SF424- Organization | Aug 2, 2025 01:38 PM UTC |
| SF424_-_Individual.pdf | SF424 - Individual | Aug 2, 2025 01:38 PM UTC |
| SF424A.pdf | SF424A | Aug 2, 2025 01:38 PM UTC |
| SF424B_-_Organization.pdf | SF424B - Organization | Aug 2, 2025 01:39 PM UTC |
| SAMPLE_-_Monitoring_and_Evaluation_Plan.docx | SAMPLE - Monitoring and Evaluation Plan | Aug 2, 2025 01:40 PM UTC |
| SAMPLE_-_Budget__Narrative_Template.xlsx | SAMPLE - Budget & Narrative Template | Aug 2, 2025 01:41 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: September 2, 2025
Award
$600,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$75,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
LBN-PDS-2025-APS
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Innovation: American Ingenuity Across Borders • Highlight the United States as a global engine of innovation in science, technology, culture, arts, and storytelling. • Showcase American leadership in areas such as artificial intelligence, biomedical breakthroughs, and space exploration. • Elevate cultural exports like film, music, fashion, literature, sports, and digital media as uniquely American contributions that inspire and connect communities worldwide. American History: Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future • Engage Lebanese audiences with a nuanced and compelling narrative of American history. • Include uplifting stories of civil rights progress, volunteerism, and democratic ideals. • Promote a deeper understanding of America’s founding values and historical journey through exhibits, lectures, academic modules, social media and audiovisual content, and public diplomacy campaigns. Partnership: 250 Years of Diplomacy and Shared Prosperity • Celebrate the strength and potential of U.S.-Lebanese partnerships. • Highlight the evolution of diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with Lebanon framed in terms of shared interests and shared values. • Underscore how U.S. support helps foster peace, security, and prosperity in Lebanon and globally.
History
Version:
4
Posted date:
August 2, 2025
Archive date:
October 2, 2025
