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U.S. Mission to Libya Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Annual Program Statement (APS)

Agency: U.S. Mission to Libya

Assistance Listings: 19.600 -- Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Last Updated: April 8, 2026

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Individuals
  • Other

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Government

  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • State governments
  • Special district governments

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

Please see APS attachment for full listing of eligible applicants.

Grantor contact information

Description

U.S. Libya External Office Tunis Public Diplomacy Section

Email

For Inquiries

LibyaUSAExchanges@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
LEO_PD_2026_Annual_Program_Statement_-_Approved_Final_Version.pdf
LEO-PD-APS-2026 Full NOFO
Apr 8, 2026 11:42 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: June 8, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$--

Program Funding

5

Expected awards

$50,000

Award Minimum

$100,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

LEO-PD-APS-2026

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Public Diplomacy

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

April 8, 2026

Archive date:

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