Libya Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Annual Program Statement
Summary
The U.S. Department of State announced the Libya Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, offering $50,000 to $100,000 per award for proposals supporting U.S.-Libyan mutual interests, regional stability, and economic collaboration. Five expected awards are available for eligible nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. Applications close June 8, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Mission to Libya published its Annual Program Statement for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, inviting applications for 5 grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. Proposals must advance one or more strategic objectives: promoting economic opportunity, 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.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state and local governments, special district governments, and public and private institutions of higher education. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. Applicants should download the full NOFO attachment for complete eligibility details and application requirements. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by the June 8, 2026 closing date.
What to do next
- Prepare and submit proposal through Grants.gov by June 8, 2026
- Target programs promoting Libyan-U.S. mutual interests, regional stability, or shared prosperity
- Contact LibyaUSAExchanges@state.gov for eligibility questions
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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 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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
For Inquiries
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| LEOPD2026AnnualProgramStatement-ApprovedFinal_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
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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:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
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Posted date:
April 8, 2026
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