PDS Italy Annual Program Statement

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opportunityNumber: 202501
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opportunityTitle: PDS Italy Annual Program Statement
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owningAgencyCode: DOS-ITA
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forecastDesc: <p>The U.S. Mission to Italy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.&nbsp;This is an Annual Program Statement outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Purpose of Grants: </strong>PDS Italy<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span>invites concept notes for programs that <strong>strengthen ties between the United States and Italy</strong>.<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span>Programs and activities should highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation.&nbsp;All programs must have a primary audience of Italians or those residing in Italy and include a <strong>significant</strong> American cultural element, such as a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Examples of PDS grants programs include, but are not limited to:&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Academic and professional lectures, exchanges, seminars, partnerships, and speaker programs;&nbsp;</li> <li>Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions featuring participants from the United States;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Priority Program Areas:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Democracy and Democratic Values</strong>:&nbsp;Proposals in this area should strengthen and reinforce the practice of democratic principles within Italy (such as countering racism and gender-based violence, and reducing extremism, antisemitism, and intolerance of marginalized groups in Italy) and/or strengthen the capacity of Italian civil society in fostering democratic values and renewing trust in democracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Economic Prosperity</strong>:&nbsp;Proposals in this area should promote transparent and rules-based trade and investment.&nbsp;Proposals that reinforce positive examples of U.S.-Italian collaboration in key sectors, including science and technology, the sustainable and digital economies, culture, and women’s economic empowerment will receive favorable consideration.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Countering Disinformation</strong>:&nbsp;Proposals in this area should increase target audiences’ understanding of and ability to counter foreign information manipulation and interference that undermines faith in democratic governance.&nbsp;We encourage proposals that support increased awareness of disinformation among the media and journalists.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Programs relating to partisan political activity;&nbsp;</li> <li>Programs targeting an American audience;&nbsp;</li> <li>Charitable or development activities;&nbsp;</li> <li>Construction programs;&nbsp;</li> <li>Programs that support specific religious activities;&nbsp;</li> <li>Fund-raising campaigns;&nbsp;</li> <li>Lobbying for specific legislation or programs&nbsp;</li> <li>Scientific research;&nbsp;</li> <li>Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization;&nbsp;</li> <li>Programs that duplicate existing programs.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br></p>
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applicantEligibilityDesc: 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.
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"O","description":"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"}]
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lastUpdatedDate: Dec 12, 2024 08:45:41 AM EST
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status: forecasted
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