This grant, provided by the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City’s Public Affairs Section (PAS), is for the purpose of funding the American Center Ho Chi Minh City’s Women’s Empowerment Club. All projects undertaken with this support must be conducted during the American Center’s regular operational hours, which are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note that the center is not open on weekends, U.S. holidays, or Vietnamese holidays. This initiative aims to empower women through programs and activities facilitated by the club at the American Center.
Opportunity ID: 330858
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SVM700-21-PAS-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women’s Empowerment 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 women’s empowerment programs and target audiences specified below: ● Professional Skills: The club will promote skills to help advance women in mid-career positions, including but not limited to management, leadership, communications, decision-making, public speaking, and presentation. ● Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Business: The club will provide women currently working in STEM or business with the fundamentals of enterprise development, supply chain, and marketing practices that are essential to creating start-ups. The club will help build a network and mentorship opportunities for members in practicing STEM and the entrepreneurial process. ● Civil Society: The club will focus on gender equity, human rights, social issues, combatting domestic violence, health care, philanthropy, and family planning. Alternatively, the club will focus on guiding young professionals towards career advancement. In either club, the aim will be to increase women’s participation in public activities. ● Women in Politics and Governance: The club will build dialogue, critical thinking, and negotiation skills for female participants majoring in public administration, international relations, and labor rights. Alternatively, the club could focus on assisting young professionals to identify existing social issues. In both clubs the goal is to help women express themselves publicly and achieve promotions and leadership positions in political institutions. The club will provide skills and knowledge needed for women to raise their voices against violence and corruption and advocate for more transparency and stricter law enforcement. ● Underprivileged and Vulnerable Groups: The club will provide the access to knowledge regarding existing legislation and facilities for vulnerable communities including: transgender women, unidentified gender, persons with disabilities, and religious or ethnic minorities. The club will focus on employment opportunities, vocational training, and advising women and girls with disabilities, sexual trafficking or abuse survivors, and domestic violent victims. The club will help develop participants’ self-confidence and encourage them to be active and 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: | May 31, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 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 Women’s Empowerment 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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