Annual Engagement Innovation Fund Italy
ID: 351555Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Italy (DOS-ITA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351555
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Feb 15, 2024 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Feb 15, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 19, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Not available
Description

The U.S. Mission to Italy is offering a grant opportunity called the Annual Engagement Innovation Fund Italy. This grant is part of the Education category of funding activity and is forecasted for the fiscal year 2024. The grant is open to NGOs and individuals, specifically alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for alumni teams to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. The grant will support public service projects that address themes such as countering disinformation, transatlantic security, economic prosperity, democracy and democratic values, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and American studies. The performance period for the grant is 12 months, with a maximum of 3 awards anticipated. The award amounts may range from $5,000 to $35,000. The grant is subject to availability of funding. Eligible applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program, and project teams must include at least two alumni. The application deadline is February 15, 2024. For more information and to apply, interested applicants can visit the U.S. Embassy to Italy's website.

Point(s) of Contact
Raissa Brighi Grantor
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italyalumni@state.gov
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