ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT - PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITALY
The U.S. Mission in Italy offers grants for programs strengthening U.S.-Italy ties through cultural and exchange activities, focusing on shared values and cooperation.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Italy - https://it.usembassy.gov/
Due Dates: No fixed deadlines; proposals accepted on a rolling basis
Funding Amounts: Up to approximately $100,000 per award; funding supports cultural and exchange programs
Summary: Grants support programs that strengthen U.S.-Italy cultural ties through exchange and public diplomacy initiatives highlighting shared values and cooperation.
Key Information: Programs must include a significant American cultural element and promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Description
The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Italy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) offers funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program to support projects that enhance cultural and educational ties between the United States and Italy. This Annual Program Statement outlines the priorities and procedures for submitting funding requests.
The program seeks proposals for initiatives that promote bilateral cooperation and shared values through cultural and exchange programming. All projects must incorporate a significant American cultural component, including collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions, to foster greater understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas Include:
- Countering malign influencers and misinformation campaigns with American and Italian voices
- Promoting strong transatlantic relations
- Encouraging creativity and innovation in education, arts, and problem-solving on mutual issues
- Supporting American Studies, especially American History and Literature, including university partnerships
- Promoting diversity and inclusion
- Empowering prosperity through STEM education and entrepreneurship
- American English language study
- Enhancing media literacy
This grant opportunity is designed to support a wide range of cultural, educational, and public diplomacy projects that align with U.S.-Italy shared interests.
