ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT - PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITALY
ID: 331306Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$10K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/331306

Additional Information

https://it.usembassy.gov/annual-program-statement/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Italy is offering funding through its Annual Program Statement for Public Affairs, aimed at strengthening cultural ties between the United States and Italy. This grant program invites proposals that promote bilateral cooperation through cultural and exchange programming, emphasizing American cultural elements and connections with U.S. experts or institutions. The funding, which ranges from $10,000 to $100,000, supports initiatives in areas such as media literacy, STEM education, and promoting diversity and inclusion. Interested applicants can reach out to the Public Affairs Section at RomePAGrants@state.gov, and proposals must be submitted by the specified deadlines of March 31, 2021, and June 30, 2021. For more information, visit the program's webpage at https://it.usembassy.gov/annual-program-statement/.

    Point(s) of Contact
    RomePAGrants@state.gov
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