About this grant
The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the 2022 Annual Program Statement (APS). The APS makes funding available for cultural and exchange programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Italy, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation. The APS is a best practice utilized by many U.S. embassies around the world to solicit proposals for funding via an open and transparent competition process. The United States Embassy invites proposals from all qualified individuals and organizations. All programs must include a significant American cultural element and/or a connection with American experts, organizations or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. foreign policy and perspectives. The deadline for submission of proposals is March 31, 2022 . ***Please carefully read our Priority Program Areas and the Evaluation Criteria below: proposals which do not match our priorities will not be considered for funding. Please note that for the 2022 APS, the maximum request for funding will be $100,000. The U.S. Embassy may award smaller amounts than the full proposal, as deemed appropriate. The U.S. Embassy also strongly encourages proposals with cost-sharing . Priority Program Areas Are: Prosperity : Fostering empowerment, economic recovery, and shared prosperity through STEM education and entrepreneurship; Climate : Addressing the climate crisis through U.S.-Italy partnerships Democracy : Strengthening and/or explaining democratic institutions, principles, and norms and renewing trust in democracy, and combatting disinformation; Shared Values : Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in support of U.S.-Italy shared democratic values; Security : Advancing shared interests in the realm of security and transatlantic relations between the United States and Italy; Human Rights : Innovatively promoting human rights through education and the arts; American Studies , to include university linkages.
Who can apply
The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Italy and the United States: • 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.
What it funds
How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Alberto Benvenuti Grantor · RomePAgrants@state.gov · 00393420158732
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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Recipient types are not reported for most awards under this program, so read the past winners below before you commit time. Based on 6,428 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 36% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $3,465. Expect about 57 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for APS 2022 PDS Italy?
Eligible applicants: Others (see eligibility text). The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Italy and the United States: • 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 inst
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Mar 31, 2022 (this deadline has passed). Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards: $10K – $100K.