We are pleased to announce an opportunity offered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) to promote the Italian language and culture in non-university foreign educational institutions. These grants are distributed as follows:
- A) Establishment and Maintenance of Italian Language Teaching Positions:
This category is primarily intended for foreign schools wishing to introduce or maintain Italian language courses, both curricular and extracurricular. The contributions are aimed at partially covering the salaries of teachers directly hired by the schools under local employment regulations. - B) Contributions for Scholarships and Study Trips in Italy:
This category provides contributions for students who have successfully completed courses in Italian language and culture. Applications will be evaluated based on the purpose of the scholarship and the coherence of the study trip program. Priority will be given to schools whose students have participated in initiatives and competitions promoted by MAECI. These contributions will be granted only if residual funds are available, after funding the teaching positions.
Below is the list of documents required to apply for the grant:
- Letter from the Applicant School:**
Written in Italian, including the school’s identification details (name, address, contact information) and a detailed explanation of the request, signed by the responsible authority. - Grant Application Form (Annex A – Annex B):
Applications must be submitted using the editable forms:
- “Annex A” for contributions supporting Italian language teaching positions
- “Annex B” for contributions for scholarships/study trips in Italy
- Final Report Form (Annex A2 – Annex B2):
All institutions that have previously received funding must submit a final report and financial statement on the use of the last grant received, using:
- “Annex A2” for contributions related to teaching positions
- “Annex B2” for contributions related to scholarships/study trips
Please note that submitting the financial report is a mandatory requirement for the allocation of new funds and applies to all foreign institutions that have received contributions in the past five years, regardless of whether they are submitting a new application.
All attachments are available on this page, in the dedicated section.
The deadline for submitting grant applications is April 2, 2026.
For further details and to submit your application, please complete the required annexes and send them by the deadline to: iicnairobi@esteri.it.
