U.S. Mission Italy PAS Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 31-Mar-21

The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Italy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Italy through cultural and exchange programming that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation.

All programs must include a significant American cultural element, connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Priority Program Areas

American and Italian voices countering malign influencers and misinformation campaigns
Promoting strong transatlantic relations;
Creativity and innovation in education and the arts, and problem solving of issues of mutual interest to both countries;
American Studies, particularly American History and Literature, to include university linkages;
Promoting diversity and inclusion;
Empowerment and prosperity through STEM education and entrepreneurship;
American English Language Study
Media Literacy

Funding Information

Length of performance period: up to 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: 25
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants:
- The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from Italy and the United States:
- 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.
Note: U.S. and Italian NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference (through merit review) will be given to Italian NGOs or partnerships that develop capacity with Italian NGOs. Third country organizations and individuals are not eligible.
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.
Other Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.
- In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) (currently a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov.