U.S. Mission Italy PDS Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Mission to Italy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The program aims to strengthen ties between the United States and Italy through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. Some key areas of focus for the program include: • Climate: Proposals should promote cooperation and seek to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. • Democracy and Democratic Values: Proposals should strengthen and reinforce the practice of democratic principles within Italy. • Transatlantic Security: Proposals should support and advance cooperation and shared interests in the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Italy. • Economic Prosperity: Proposals should promote transparent and rules-based trade and investment in sustainable growth. • Countering Disinformation: Proposals should increase target audiences’ understanding of and ability to counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation.