ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT - PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITALY

The U.S. Mission to Italy's Public Affairs Section is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This program aims to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Italy through cultural and exchange programming. Proposals should highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation, including a significant American cultural element. Priority program areas include countering malign influencers, promoting transatlantic relations, creativity and innovation in education and the arts, American Studies, diversity and inclusion, STEM education, American English Language Study, and media literacy. Some key points to consider are: • The program encourages applications from registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. • The award floor is $10,000 and the award ceiling is $100,000. • The program does not require cost sharing. • The funding instrument is a grant.