Simpler Grants.gov #PDS-ITALY FY 24-01

Grants for U.S.-Italy Cultural and Exchange Programs (Public Diplomacy Section)

This opportunity invites eligible organizations and individuals to propose programs that foster stronger U.S.-Italy relations through cultural and exchange initiatives. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Italy, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grants program for nonprofits, educational institutions, governmental entities, and individuals - Products/Services Requested: - Delivery of cultural and exchange program services - Focus areas: climate change mitigation/adaptation, democracy and civil society, transatlantic security (NATO, Ukraine, cybersecurity), economic prosperity, countering disinformation - Programs must include a significant American cultural element and primarily target Italian audiences - Awards range from $20,000 to $75,000 - Performance period up to 12 months - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Preference for Italian NGOs or partnerships - Funding cannot be used for construction, vehicles, office rent, or alcohol - Programs must not be profit-generating and must be non-political in nature - Eligible applicants: U.S. and Italian nonprofits, think tanks, civil society organizations, individuals, educational and governmental institutions

Description

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission Italy, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), announces the 2024 Annual Program Statement for funding opportunities aimed at strengthening ties between the United States and Italy through cultural and exchange programs. The funding supports programs that promote shared values and bilateral cooperation, with priority areas including climate, democracy, transatlantic security, economic prosperity, and countering disinformation. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational and governmental institutions, with a preference for Italian NGOs or partnerships. The funding instrument may be grants, cooperative agreements, or fixed amount awards, with awards ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 and a performance period of up to 12 months.

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