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ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT - PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITALY

U.S. Mission to ItalyNo deadline listed$10,000 – $100,000

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This is a U.S. Embassy public diplomacy grant for cultural and exchange programming that strengthens U.S.-Italy ties, and every project must include a significant American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions. It fits nonprofits, individuals, educational institutions, and government bodies in the U.S. or Italy; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply at all, so most small-business owners should not bother. The application window

Best for
U.S. or Italian nonprofits with programming experience in Italy, Individuals with a U.S.-Italy cultural or exchange project, Educational institutions, including universities with American Studies or English language programs, Governmental institutions running bilateral cultural programs
Not for
For-profit businesses, including small businesses, Applicants with no American cultural element or U.S. connection in their program, Organizations outside the U.S. or Italy
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (arts, cultural)
83
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, stem)
75
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
63
Good Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Planning, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Colleges and universities
Award range
$10,000 – $100,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. No cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
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. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Individuals are eligible, but the eligibility text does not specify whether sole proprietorships or single-member LLCs qualify, and for-profit businesses are excluded.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society NGOs with programming experience in Italy, are explicitly eligible.

Summary

U.S. Mission to Italy Public Affairs grants fund cultural and exchange programming strengthening U.S.-Italy ties. Open to U.S. and Italian nonprofits, individuals, educational and governmental institutions. Programs must include an American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts or institutions.

About this grant

The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Italy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

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.

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Arts
  • Education
  • Community development
  • International relations

Program contact

Alberto Benvenuti GrantorRomePAGrants@state.gov00393420158732

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