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PDS Italy Annual Program Statement

U.S. Mission to Italy (DOS) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

At a glance

PDS Italy Annual Program Statement is a federal competitive grant from U.S. Mission to Italy for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
See listing
Deadline
Rolling
Type
Competitive
Status
Forecasted

About this program

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. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.    Purpose of Grants: PDS Italy invites concept notes for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Italy. Programs and activities should highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must have a primary audience of Italians or those residing in Italy and include a significant American cultural element, such as a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.    Examples of PDS grants programs include, but are not limited to:    Academic and professional lectures, exchanges, seminars, partnerships, and speaker programs;  Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions featuring participants from the United States;    Priority Program Areas:    Democracy and Democratic Values: Proposals in this area should strengthen and reinforce the practice of democratic principles within Italy (such as countering racism and gender-based violence, and reducing extremism, antisemitism, and intolerance of marginalized groups in Italy) and/or strengthen the capacity of Italian civil society in fostering democratic values and renewing trust in democracy.     Economic Prosperity: Proposals in this area should promote transparent and rules-based trade and investment. Proposals that reinforce positive examples of U.S.-Italian collaboration in key sectors, including science and technology, the sustainable and digital economies, culture, and women’s economic empowerment will receive favorable consideration.    Countering Disinformation: Proposals in this area should increase target audiences’ understanding of and ability to counter foreign information manipulation and interference that undermines faith in democratic governance. We encourage proposals that support increased awareness of disinformation among the media and journalists.  The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:     Programs relating to partisan political activity;  Programs targeting an American audience;  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;  Programs that duplicate existing programs. 

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). 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.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number 202501. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source