2021 Alumni Small Grants Competition | SVM70021PAS002

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The 2021 Alumni Small Grants Competition (Funding Opportunity Number SVM70021PAS002) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Mission to Vietnam through the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, under the U.S. Department of State. It is designed specifically for Vietnamese alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs and is intended to help alumni turn ideas into practical projects that strengthen Vietnam, support local communities, and contribute to a stronger U.S.-Vietnam relationship. The central theme is collaboration: the program encourages alumni to work together around shared concerns and a common vision for positive change, rather than acting in isolation.

Funding is provided through grants, with a maximum project budget (award ceiling) of USD 10,000 per project. The opportunity anticipates making about three awards. Proposed activities must take place in the provinces south of and including Thua Thien Hue, meaning projects outside that geographic area are not eligible for funding under this competition. Proposals may address a wide range of topics, reflecting the program's broad activity categories, including community development, education, employment and workforce development, environmental issues, law and justice-related efforts, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development-oriented initiatives.

Eligibility is relatively flexible but remains tied to the alumni focus. Alumni can apply as individuals or submit proposals under the umbrella of a non-profit organization where alumni are working. The eligible applicant types listed for the competition include individuals, nonprofit organizations (both with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and state governments. Regardless of who submits, the application must clearly align with the goal of alumni-led impact and demonstrate how the project will address shared challenges and contribute to constructive engagement in Vietnam in ways that also reinforce the broader bilateral relationship.

Applications must be submitted in English and must include all required forms, with incomplete or non-compliant submissions at risk of being rejected. The closing deadline for submission was 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2021, and the announcement makes clear that late proposals would not be considered. The funding opportunity was created on January 6, 2021, and is associated with CFDA number 19.040.

• The U.S. Mission to Vietnam in the community development, education, employment, labor and training, environment, law, justice and legal services, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2021 Alumni Small Grants Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2021-01-06.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-04-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals.

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