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U.S. Mission to Italy · United States

ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT - PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITALY

Open

U.S. Mission to Italy expects to make awards of $10,000 – $100,000 each. Eligible applicant types include others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

About this call

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;

Who can apply

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

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.

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

Timing

03/31/2021; 06/30/2021

How to apply

1. Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
2. Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
3. Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
4. Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
5. Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

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Who can apply

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Company stage

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Single applicant or consortium

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Where applicants must be based

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Where to apply

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Contact

Alberto Benvenuti · RomePAGrants@state.gov · 00393420158732

Official sources

Official call page · Funder's programme page

Facts on this page come from the official source and were last checked 13 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.

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