U.S. Mission Italy PDS Annual Program Statement

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. MISSION ITALY , PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION (PDS) 2024 Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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 through cultural and exchange programming that 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: Climate : Proposals in this area should promote cooperation and seek to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, including through reduction in methane emissions, reducing global deforestation, and transition to renewable energy sources. Proposals may also increase collaboration and/or share best practices on meeting U.S. and Italian commitments on climate change. Democracy and Dem

Details

• Agency: U.S. Mission to Italy
• Department: Department of State
• Opportunity #: PDSITALYFY24
• 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.