Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #ROMENOFO002DOSEUR
Public Affairs Grants for U.S.-Italy Cultural and Exchange Programs
Posted
October 04, 2023
Identifier
ROMENOFO002DOSEUR
NAICS
813410
This opportunity invites proposals for cultural and exchange programming services to strengthen U.S.-Italy relations: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Italy, Public Affairs Section (PAS) - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental entities with experience in Italy - Products/Services Requested: - Cultural and exchange programming services - Programs must include significant American cultural elements and connections with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions - Focus areas: - Countering misinformation - Promoting transatlantic relations - Creativity and innovation in education and the arts - American Studies (including university linkages) - Diversity and inclusion - STEM education and entrepreneurship - American English language study - Media literacy - Unique Requirements: - All programs must feature a strong American component to promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grants program for services, not product procurement
Description
The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Italy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) announces funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The program supports proposals that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Italy via cultural and exchange programming highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. Programs must include a significant American cultural element and involve American experts, organizations, or institutions to promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority areas include countering misinformation, promoting transatlantic relations, creativity and innovation in education and arts, American Studies, diversity and inclusion, STEM education and entrepreneurship, American English language study, and media literacy.