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Grant Opportunity for Digital Literacy and AI-Driven Counter-Narrative Programs in Lebanon

This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Beirut, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Lebanese not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Program Focus: - Advancing digital literacy in Lebanon - Leveraging artificial intelligence tools to identify and counter false adversarial narratives and claims - Promoting U.S. priorities and strengthening ties between the United States and Lebanon - Unique Requirements: - All programs must include an American element (e.g., collaboration with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions) - Projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes - Excludes projects related to partisan political activity, charity, construction, religion, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial activity, or organizational growth - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $500,000 - Anticipated award amounts: $100,000 to $250,000 per project - Two awards expected - Period of Performance: - Projects should last 9 to 18 months - Start date no later than September 30 - Continuation grants may be considered based on performance and funding availability - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic services rather than product procurement.

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Beirut, Lebanon announces an open competition to implement programs that promote U.S. priorities and strengthen ties between the United States and Lebanon. The focus is on advancing digital literacy, the use of artificial intelligence tools, and other methods to identify and counter false adversarial narratives and claims. Programs must include an American element to promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit Lebanese organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.

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