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- Feb 09, 2023 04:31:52 AM EST
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- Feb 09, 2023 12:00:00 AM EST
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- <p><strong>A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION</strong></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;"> </strong><span style="color: black;">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. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.</span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">Purpose of Grants: </strong><span style="color: black;">PDS Italy</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: black;">invites concept notes for programs that </span><strong style="color: black;">strengthen ties between the United States and Italy</strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: black;">through cultural and exchange programming that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must have a primary audience of Italians or those residing in Italy and include a </span><strong style="color: black;">significant</strong><span style="color: black;"> 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.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">Examples of PDS grants programs include, but are not limited to:</span></p>
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<p>· <span style="color: black;">Academic and professional lectures, exchanges, seminars, partnerships, and speaker programs;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions featuring participants from the United States;</span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">Priority Program Areas:</strong></p>
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<p>· <strong style="color: black;"><u>Climate</u></strong><span style="color: black;">: Proposals in this area should promote cooperation and seek to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, including through reduction in methane emissions, reducing global deforestation, and transition to renewable energy sources. Proposals may also increase collaboration and/or share best practices on meeting U.S. and Italian commitments on climate change. </span></p>
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<p>· <strong style="color: black;"><u>Democracy, and Democratic Values</u></strong><span style="color: black;">: Proposals in this area should strengthen respect for international human rights norms within Italy (such as countering racism and gender-based violence, reducing extremism, antisemitism, and intolerance of marginalized groups and migrants in Italy) and/or strengthen the capacity of Italian civil society in explaining democratic principles and renewing trust in democracy; </span></p>
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<p>· <strong style="color: black;"><u>Transatlantic Security</u></strong><span style="color: black;">: Proposals in this area should support and advance cooperation and shared interests in the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Italy through efforts to promote cooperation in NATO and other multilateral security organizations, cybersecurity, the role of women in peace and security, and increasing cooperation in the Mediterranean.</span></p>
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<p>· <strong style="color: black;"><u>Economic Prosperity</u></strong><span style="color: black;">: Proposals in this area should promoting transparent and rules-based trade, and investment in sustainable growth. Though not required, proposals with a focus on women’s economic empowerment, will receive favorable consideration.</span></p>
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<p>· <strong style="color: black;"><u>Countering Disinformation</u></strong><span style="color: black;">: Proposals in this area should increase target audiences’ understanding of and ability to counter Russia and People’s Republic of China (PRC) disinformation and/or support combating disinformation that undermines faith in democratic governance. Proposals that support increased awareness of disinformation among the media and journalists are welcome.</span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">The following types of programs <u>are not eligible</u> for funding: </strong></p>
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<p>· <span style="color: black;">Programs relating to partisan political activity;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Programs targeting an American audience;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Charitable or development activities;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Construction programs;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Programs that support specific religious activities;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Fund-raising campaigns;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Lobbying for specific legislation or programs</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Scientific research;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization;</span></p>
<p>· <span style="color: black;">Programs that duplicate existing programs.</span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">Length of performance period: up to 12</span><em style="color: red;"> </em><span style="color: black;">months </span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;">Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of </span><strong style="color: black;">$10,000</strong><span style="color: black;"> to a maximum of </span><strong style="color: black;">$50,000</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: black;">Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2023 Public Diplomacy Funding</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;">Anticipated earliest program start date: Summer/Fall 2023</span></p>
<p><strong style="color: black;">This notice is subject to availability of funding.</strong></p>
<p><strong style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </strong></p>
<p><strong style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Issuance of this Notice of Funding Opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of concept notes. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all concept notes received and award smaller amounts than the full proposal, as deemed appropriate.</strong></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">Funding Instrument Type: </strong><span style="color: black;">Grant, Cooperative Agreement, or Fixed Amount Awards</span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">Program Performance Period</strong><span style="color: black;">: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;">PDS will consider applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.</span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION</strong></p>
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<p>1. <span style="color: black;">Eligible Applicants</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Italy and the United States:</span></p>
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<p>· Registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience in Italy;</p>
<p>· U.S. or Italian individuals;</p>
<p>· U.S. and Italian non-profit or governmental educational institutions;</p>
<p>· U.S. and Italian Governmental institutions.</p>
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<p><em>Note: U.S. and Italian NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference (through merit review) will be given to Italian NGOs or partnerships that develop capacity with Italian NGOs. Third country organizations and individuals are not eligible.</em></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. </strong></p>
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<p>2. <span style="color: black;">Cost Sharing or Matching</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">Cost sharing is strongly encouraged, but not required.</span></p>
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<p>3. <span style="color: black;">Other Eligibility Requirements</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">Applicants should submit only one concept note per organization. </span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION</strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">We encourage applicants to submit a concept note using the following application form: </span></p>
<p><a href="https://form.jotform.com/230233417453145" target="_blank" style="color: black;">https://form.jotform.com/230233417453145</a></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">If you do not want to use the form, you can apply by sending your concept note to </span><a target="_blank" style="color: black;">RomePAgrants@state.gov</a><span style="color: black;"> using the same items outlined in the form.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">The submission </span><strong style="color: black;">deadline </strong><span style="color: black;">is </span><strong style="color: black;">March 31, 2023</strong><span style="color: black;">. The review process is divided in two phases: </span></p>
<p>1. <span style="color: black;">Concept notes are reviewed and a pool of shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a </span><strong style="color: black;">full proposal</strong><span style="color: black;"> between April and May. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed via email of the outcome of their application by May 15, 2023.</span></p>
<p>2. <span style="color: black;">The Public Diplomacy Section will review full proposals by June 7, and will communicate the results via email by June 15, 2023. </span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">Organizations asked to submit a full proposal will be required to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.</strong><span style="color: black;"> The registration is free of charge. Individual applicants are not required to have a UEI number or be registered on www.SAM.gov.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: black;">Concept notes should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. Concept notes include:</span></p>
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<p>· <strong style="color: black;">Summary: </strong><span style="color: black;">Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact. </span></p>
<p>· <strong style="color: black;">Problem Statement: </strong><span style="color: black;">Clear, concise and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed</span></p>
<p>· <strong style="color: black;">Program Goals and Objectives: </strong><span style="color: black;">The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve. What aspect of the relationship between the U.S. and Italy will be improved? The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. Which priority program theme is addressed.</span></p>
<p>· <strong style="color: black;">Program Activities</strong><span style="color: black;">: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives.</span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">Funding</strong><span style="color: black;"> </span><strong style="color: black;">Restrictions</strong></p>
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<p>· <span style="color: black;">Award funds cannot be used for construction, vehicle purchases, office space rental, etc.</span></p>
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<p>· <span style="color: black;">Alcoholic Beverages: Please note that award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.</span></p>
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<p><strong style="color: black;">Applicants will receive a confirmation email after submission.</strong></p>
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- Agency Details
- Code
- ITA
- Seed
- DOS-ITA
- Agency Code
- DOS-ITA
- Agency Name
- U.S. Mission to Italy
- Top Agency Code
- DOS
- Opportunity Id
- 345914
- Applicant Types
- Id
"25"- Description
"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"
- Posting Date Str
- 2023-02-09-00-00-00
- Create Time Stamp
- Feb 09, 2023 04:31:52 AM EST
- Last Updated Date
- Feb 09, 2023 04:31:52 AM EST
- Agency Contact Name
- Rome PA Grants
- Agency Contact Email
- romepagrants@state.gov
- Agency Contact Phone
- 00000000000000
- Create Time Stamp Str
- 2023-02-09-04-31-52
- Agency Contact Email Desc
- romepagrants@state.gov
- Est Synopsis Posting Date
- Mar 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM EDT
- Applicant Eligibility Desc
- non profit Italian and US organizations
- Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
- 2023-03-31-00-00-00
- Funding Activity Categories
- Id
"O"- Description
"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"
- Est Application Response Date
- Mar 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM EDT
- Funding Activity Category Desc
- Public Diplomacy Programs
- Est Application Response Date Str
- 2023-03-31-00-00-00
