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Cultural and Exchange Program Grants to Strengthen U.S.-Italy Relations

This opportunity invites proposals for cultural and exchange programs to enhance U.S.-Italy relations, managed by the U.S. Mission to Italy's Public Diplomacy Section. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Italy, United States Embassy - Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental entities - Program Focus Areas: - Prosperity (STEM education, entrepreneurship) - Climate (U.S.-Italy partnerships) - Democracy (strengthening institutions, combatting disinformation) - Shared values (diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility) - Security (transatlantic relations) - Human rights (education, arts) - American studies (university linkages) - Key Requirements: - Proposals must include a significant American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions - Maximum funding request is $100,000; smaller awards possible - Cost-sharing is encouraged - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grants program for public diplomacy activities, not a product or equipment procurement.

Description

The United States Embassy in Italy announces the 2022 Annual Program Statement (APS) to fund cultural and exchange programs that strengthen U.S.-Italy ties, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation. Proposals must include a significant American cultural element or connection with American experts or institutions to promote understanding of U.S. foreign policy. Priority program areas include prosperity, climate, democracy, shared values, security, human rights, and American studies. The maximum funding request is $100,000, with smaller awards possible, and cost-sharing is encouraged. The deadline for proposal submission is March 31, 2022.

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