American Spaces Vietnam Programming
🏛 U.S. Mission to Vietnam
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Can you apply?
This grant is for not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations working in Vietnam. Applicants must have demonstrated programming experience and ability to reach university students, educators, and early-career professionals ages 18–40. The program operates in Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City, and An Giang.
Activities must focus on workforce development and innovation, including English language instruction and technology skill-building in AI, coding, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. Programs should strengthen U.S. public diplomacy and commercial ties while expanding economic opportunity for Vietnamese participants.
U.S. governmental institutions are also eligible. Organizations must be able to implement activities that connect participants to U.S. networks and showcase American technological leadership.
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Program description
U.S. Mission Vietnam’s Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals to implement workforce development and innovation programs through American Spaces. This program builds a pipeline of skilled, English-capable Vietnamese youth who support U.S. trade, investment, and innovation partnerships while expanding economic opportunity in Vietnam.
The project targets university students, educators, and early-career professionals (ages 18–40) in Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City and An Giang. Activities strengthen English proficiency and technology skills in artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship.
This program showcases American excellence in science, technology, and innovation -demonstrating how U.S. technological leadership and educational institutions create opportunity and drive progress. By connecting participants to U.S. networks, the program expands opportunities for American businesses, strengthens commercial ties, and reinforce U.S. strategic cooperation in Vietnam. Success includes stronger public-private partnerships, expanded participation in U.S. exchanges, improved English proficiency, and greater recognition of U.S. technological leadership among Vietnamese audiences.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project proposal/narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational background and experience documentation
- Evidence of prior programming experience
- Implementation timeline and activity plan
- Evaluation metrics and monitoring plan
Program contact
- 👤 Trang M To Grantor
- 📧 achanoi@state.gov
- 📞 842438505000
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.441 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,360,000
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$414,331
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$347,000
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$288,916
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$258,620
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$200,000
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$199,832
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$194,970
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$183,443
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$168,958
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.441). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $11,879,653 | |
| 2025 | $5,155,325 | |
| 2026 est. | $5,155,325 |
FAQ
What organizations can apply for this grant?
Not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and U.S. governmental institutions with prior programming experience are eligible. Vietnamese organizations must have established capacity to implement workforce development activities.
What geographic areas are covered?
The program focuses on four cities: Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City, and An Giang. All programming must take place in Vietnam.
What types of activities should proposals include?
Proposals should offer English language training and technology skills development in AI, coding, cybersecurity, or entrepreneurship. Programs must target university students, educators, and early-career professionals ages 18–40.
What is the typical funding level?
Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000. The U.S. Mission awards cooperative agreements rather than grants.
Does this program require cost sharing?
No. Cost sharing is not required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your organization builds pipelines of skilled English speakers and tech-trained professionals who support U.S. business interests in Vietnam. Directly connect outcomes to U.S. strategic goals.
- Demonstrate prior experience implementing workforce development and innovation programming with Vietnamese youth. Include examples of successful participant outcomes.
- Design activities that showcase American excellence in science and technology. Include plans to connect participants to U.S. networks, exchanges, or educational institutions.
- Focus metrics on English proficiency gains, technology skills acquired, and participant readiness for U.S. engagement or commercial partnerships. Track public visibility of U.S. technological leadership.
- Submit a detailed implementation plan with realistic timelines. Show how activities strengthen public-private partnerships and expand U.S. commercial opportunities in Vietnam.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals fail when they lack clear connection to U.S. public diplomacy and commercial objectives. Vague program design without specific English or technology skill targets reduces competitiveness. Underestimating local implementation capacity or failing to document prior workforce development experience is a red flag.
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