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Public Diplomacy Grants Program for U.S.-Italy Relations

The U.S. Mission to Italy, under the U.S. Department of State, is soliciting proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program to enhance U.S.-Italy relations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Italy (U.S. Department of State) - Eligible Applicants: - Registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational, and governmental institutions with experience in Italy - Program Focus Areas: - Strengthening democracy and democratic values - Promoting economic prosperity - Countering disinformation - Audience and Content Requirements: - Primary audience must be Italians or residents in Italy - Programs must include a significant American cultural element - Notable Requirements: - Cost sharing or matching is required - Excludes activities such as partisan politics, charitable/development work, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, organizational growth, and duplication of existing programs - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are identified in this opportunity

Description

The U.S. Mission to Italy's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The program aims to strengthen ties between the United States and Italy by supporting programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. Eligible programs should target primarily Italian audiences and include significant American cultural elements. Priority areas include democracy and democratic values, economic prosperity, and countering disinformation. Ineligible activities include partisan political activity, targeting American audiences, charitable activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, organizational growth, and duplication of existing programs.

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