MISSION ITALY ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT 2023

The U.S. Mission to Italy's Public Diplomacy Section is seeking proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Italy through cultural and exchange programming. The programs should highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation, with a primary audience of Italians or those residing in Italy. The proposal should include a significant American cultural element and promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of eligible programs include academic and professional lectures, exchanges, seminars, partnerships, and speaker programs, as well as artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions featuring participants from the United States. Priority program areas include climate, democracy and democratic values, transatlantic security, economic prosperity, and countering disinformation. • Eligible applicants include registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, U.S. or Italian individuals, U.S. and Italian non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and U.S. and Italian Governmental institutions. • Cost sharing is strongly encouraged but not required. • The submission deadline is March 31, 2023. • The review process is divided into two phases, with concept notes reviewed first and a pool of shortlisted applicants asked to submit a full proposal.