The U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is offering available funding for the American Center Ho Chi Minh City’s American Social Club. This grant is for projects aiming to support and enrich the activities of the American Social Club, fostering community engagement and cultural exchange. All proposed projects must strictly adhere to the American Center’s regular office hours, operating from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is essential for applicants to note that the American Center is closed on weekends and during all U.S. and Vietnamese holidays, and projects cannot be conducted at these times.
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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