Deadline: 30-Jun-21
The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Italy Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Purpose
PA Italy invites proposals for programs that 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.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
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
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000
- Length of performance period: up to 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 25
Ineligible Funding
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply
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 more information, visit https://it.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/NOFO-APS-Feb-2021.pdf