PDS Italy Annual Program Statement

PDS Italy Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Mission to Italy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Grants: PDS Italy invites concept notes for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Italy . Programs and activities should highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must have a primary audience of Italians or those residing in Italy and include a significant American cultural element, such as a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PDS grants programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, exchanges, seminars, partnerships, and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions featuring participants from the United States; Priority Program Areas: Democracy and Democratic Values : Proposals in this area should strengthen and reinforce the practice of democratic principles within Italy (such as countering racism and gender-based violence, and reducing extremism, antisemitism, and intolerance of marginalized groups in Italy) and/or strengthen the capacity of Italian civil society in fostering democratic values and renewing trust in democracy. Economic Prosperity : Proposals in this area should promote transparent and rules-based trade and investment. Proposals that reinforce positive examples of U.S.-Italian collaboration in key sectors, including science and technology, the sustainable and digital economies, culture, and women’s economic empowerment will receive favorable consideration. Countering Disinformation : Proposals in this area should increase target audiences’ understand

Details

• Agency: U.S. Mission to Italy
• Department: Department of State
• Opportunity #: 202501
• Instrument: grant
• Cost Sharing: Required

Eligibility

Registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience in Italy; U.S. or Italian individuals; U.S. and Italian non-profit or governmental educational institutions; U.S. and Italian Governmental institutions.