LEO-PD-APS-2026: U.S. Mission to Libya Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Annual Program Statement (APS)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: U.S. Jordan Private Sector Innovation Fund APS (DFOP0020010). Status: Closes September 30, 2027 (327 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Libya notices from 2026.
U.S. Mission to Libya offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on June 15, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 7, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOS-LEO-PD-APS-2025 | June 16, 2025 | Closed August 15, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 15, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Please see APS attachment for full listing of eligible applicants.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs awards averaged $2.5 million; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (19.600) awarded $192 million across 76 grant awards, an average of $2.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Development Programme (Undp) | New York | 2 | $74.2 million |
| United Nations Office for Project Services | 4 | $14.8 million | |
| The American University of Kurdistan | 4 | $13.1 million | |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 4 | $13.0 million |
| The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani | 3 | $12.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DFOP0020010, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is LEO-PD-APS-2026 still open?
No. It closed on June 15, 2026. A newer notice is open: DFOP0020010, closes September 30, 2027 (327 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Mission to Libya Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Annual Program Statement (APS)?
U.S. Mission to Libya accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for U.S. Mission to Libya Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Annual Program Statement (APS)?
Closed June 15, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $100,000 each.
Who has won Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were United Nations Development Programme (Undp), United Nations Office for Project Services, The American University of Kurdistan. The program made 76 awards worth $192 million in that time.
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