This program offers grants to VEF alumni in Vietnam to collaborate on projects enhancing the U.S. – Vietnam relationship. Alumni can submit proposals as individuals or non-profit groups with budgets up to $20,000. Submissions in English accepted between February 5 and July 31, 2018, with deadlines on March 31, May 31, and July 31. Winning proposals will be notified two weeks after each deadline, supporting alumni initiatives for a brighter future for both nations.
Opportunity ID: 300545
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 18-VNM-NOFO-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | VIETNAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION ALUMNI GRANTS PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) Educational Cooperation Regional Security Reconciliation/Removal of War Legacy Issues Entrepreneurship and Innovation/Reciprocal Trade and Investment Respect for fundamental freedoms, human rights, and social inclusion Alumni Network |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible group projects must be led by a VEF alum, if not then an alum of a USG-sponsored program AND include substantial participation of at least two VEF alumni. All project team members must be at least 18 years old. [Note: This does not preclude the use of volunteers under the age of 18.] |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Vietnam |
| Description: | The U.S. Mission to Vietnam invites alumni of Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) student and scholar fellowships to submit proposals to the VEF Alumni Small Grants Program. These grants aim to strengthen the VEF Alumni community in Vietnam by creating opportunities for alumni to work together on a shared vision of a brighter future for Vietnam and the U.S. – Vietnam relationship by addressing shared concerns. Alumni teams, which can include alumni of other U.S. Government (USG) sponsored programs, can submit proposals as a group of individuals or under the auspices of a non-profit organization in which alumni are working. Project budgets cannot exceed $20,000. Proposals must be in English. Proposals may be submitted on a rolling basis between February 5 and July 31, 2018 with submission deadlines as follows: March 31, May 31 and July 31. Leaders of winning grant proposals will be contacted approximately two weeks after each deadline. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://vn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2018-VEF-Alumni-Small-Grants-Program.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Huy Hanh
Alumni Coordinator – U.S. Embassy Hanoi Email: HuyHT@state.gov Tel: (84 24) 3850 5000 ext: 6156 Ms. Le Thi Kim Muon Cultural Affairs Assistant U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City Email: lemuontk@state.gov Tel: (84 28) 3520 4657 Email:HuyHT@state.gov; lemuontk@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 300545 Full Announcement-Announcement -> The Vietnam Education Foundation Alumni Small Grants Program FINAL.pdf
Folder 300545 Other Supporting Documents-Templates -> 2018 VEF Alumni Grants_Budget Form.pdf
Folder 300545 Other Supporting Documents-Templates -> 2018 VEF ALUMNI GRANTS PROPOSAL FORM .pdf
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