The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs leads Department efforts to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other countries.
The Public Diplomacy Grants Program by the U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) seeks proposals for projects that integrate an American cultural element or link with American experts, organizations, or institutions. These projects should aim at fostering a deeper understanding of U.S. values, policies, and perspectives. The program highly values proposals that incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility. The priority themes for the program include: inclusive/creative approaches to civic engagement, good governance, freedom of speech/expression, advancing human rights, English Language learning and programming, and educational partnerships between Lebanese and American academic institutions.