Opportunity ID: 330859

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SVM700-21-PAS-006
Funding Opportunity Title: American Social Club
Opportunity Category: Earmark
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: Proposals for projects that focus on at least one of the priority programs and target audiences
specified below:
● Philosophy, Science, and Arts: Course, workshop, or camp aimed at high school and
college students to cultivate the tools, knowledge, and platforms to strengthen respect for
freedom of expression and convey social issues on different mediums. The program will
help build support networks and mentoring opportunities through working with
philosophers, artists, and civil communities and will help foster an environment where
gender equity, social inclusion, empowerment, and fundamental freedoms are the norm in
arts, free speech, creative writing, and other artistic forms.
● Civil Society: Course or workshop aimed at students and young professionals to develop
an increasingly comprehensive awareness of gender equity, respect for religions, human
rights, racial injustice; combatting domestic violence, child abuse, trafficking-in-person,
gun violence; healthcare, hunger and food insecurity, philanthropy, and family planning.
Alternatively, the program could focus on guiding young professionals towards career
advancement.
● Civic Engagement: Course or workshop aimed at students and professionals on
promoting responsible leadership, transparency, and good governance. Alternatively, the
program could advance citizens’ engagement in government decision-making, help civil
society groups organize in a digital world, and promote open and accountable government
and combat corruption.
● Digital Inclusion and Security: Course or workshop aimed at high school and college
students on accelerating Internet access and empowering communities to be active
participants in the digital economy. Alternatively, the program could conduct training on
free, open source software (FOSS) to raise cybersecurity awareness, combat cyberbullying
and cyber violence, and counter disinformation and hate speech.
● Human and Societal Development: Course or workshop to provide access to knowledge
regarding existing legislation and facilities for underprivileged groups and vulnerable
communities, including LGBTQI groups, persons with disabilities, religious organizations,
ethnic minorities; domestic violence and sexual trafficking victims, and abuse survivors.
The program will focus on employment opportunities, vocational training, and advising to
help develop participants’ self-confidence and encourage them to be active, visible
members of society.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.441 — ECA – American Spaces
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 12, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jan 12, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 14, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 14, 2021
Archive Date: Apr 13, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000
Award Ceiling: $10,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Vietnamese entities with relevant programming
and/or teaching experience. This experience should be documented in the proposal. Eligible
entities include:
● not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations
● universities; non-profit educational institutions
● individuals
For-profit entity is not allowed to apply. Previous federal award recipients who are not/were not
in compliance with the terms of their financial and program reporting requirements are
ineligible to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with all
applicable terms, conditions, and Office of Management and Budget guidance and requirements.
Those organizations found to be in non-compliance may be found ineligible for funding or
designated high risk if selected for funding.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Vietnam
Description:

The U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce available funding for the American Center Ho Chi Minh City’s American Social Club. All projects must take place during the regular office hours of the American Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The American Center is NOT open during weekends and U.S. and Vietnamese holidays.

Link to Additional Information: Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

HCMC Grants Team
Email:hcmcgrants@state.gov

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