Deadline: 31-Mar-23
The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the 2023 Annual Program Statement (APS).
The APS makes funding available for cultural and exchange programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Italy, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation. The APS is a best practice utilized by many U.S. embassies around the world to solicit proposals for funding via an open and transparent competition process.
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 Democratic Values: Proposals in this area should strengthen respect for international human rights norms within Italy (such as countering racism and gender-based violence, reducing extremism, antisemitism, and intolerance of marginalized groups and migrants in Italy) and/or strengthen the capacity of Italian civil society in explaining democratic principles and renewing trust in democracy.
- Transatlantic Security: Proposals in this area should support and advance cooperation and shared interests in the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Italy through efforts to promote cooperation in NATO and other multilateral security organizations, cybersecurity, the role of women in peace and security, and increasing cooperation in the Mediterranean.
- Economic Prosperity: Proposals in this area should promoting transparent and rules-based trade, and investment in sustainable growth. Though not required, proposals with a focus on women’s economic empowerment, will receive favorable consideration.
- Countering Disinformation: Proposals in this area should increase target audiences’ understanding of and ability to counter Russia and People’s Republic of China (PRC) disinformation and/or support combating disinformation that undermines faith in democratic governance. Proposals that support increased awareness of disinformation among the media and journalists are welcome.
Funding Information
The maximum request for funding will be $50,000. The U.S. Embassy may award smaller amounts than the full proposal, as deemed appropriate. The U.S. Embassy also strongly encourages proposals with cost-sharing.
Eligibility Criteria
The United States Embassy invites proposals from qualified individuals and organizations. All programs must include a significant American cultural element and/or a connection with American experts, organizations or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. foreign policy and perspectives.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy.