Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS HAN HCMC FY24
The U.S. Mission Vietnam Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, is offering grant funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program under the Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Mission Vietnam PAS Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS HAN HCMC FY24). This opportunity supports public diplomacy projects designed to deepen relationships between the United States and Vietnam by emphasizing shared values and expanding practical cooperation in priority sectors. Awards are made using a federal grant assistance instrument, and the funding is specifically not intended for service contracts or service agreements.
PAS is looking for proposals that deliver clear, measurable public impact in Vietnam and help build long-term connections between the United States and Vietnam’s emerging leaders. Priority themes include cultural exchange and the creative economy, digital policy, STEM education and workforce development, environmental issues, clean energy, rule of law, and health security. Proposals that focus on cultural collaboration, especially efforts that help develop Vietnam’s cultural economy, are also welcomed. A core expectation is that each project includes a meaningful American element, such as U.S. cultural content, alignment with U.S. policy perspectives, or direct collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions that can credibly contribute to the topic area and strengthen mutual understanding.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but timing matters because of fiscal year constraints. An intermediate deadline of June 16, 2024 is highlighted to allow enough time for review and processing before the U.S. government fiscal year ends on September 30, 2024. The listed original closing date is June 19, 2024, so applicants should plan for submission well in advance of those dates to avoid missing the window for consideration and award processing.
Eligibility is limited to organizational applicants. PAS encourages submissions from both the United States and Vietnam, but applicants must be non-commercial entities. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with relevant programming experience), non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible, and individuals are not eligible to apply.
The funding opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a grant instrument type. It is associated with CFDA number 19.040 and spans activity areas such as community development, disaster prevention and relief, employment/labor and training, environment, and other related public diplomacy programming. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $35,000. While the notice references expected awards, a specific number of awards is not provided in the supplied text.Apply for PAS HAN HCMC FY24
- The U.S. Mission to Vietnam in the community development, disaster prevention and relief, employment, labor and training, environment, other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Mission Vietnam PAS Annual Program Statement" 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 2024-05-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-06-19. (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 $35,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a grant funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission Vietnam Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program under the Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Mission Vietnam PAS Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS HAN HCMC FY24).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program supports public diplomacy projects designed to deepen relationships between the United States and Vietnam by emphasizing shared values and expanding practical cooperation in priority sectors.
What kind of award instrument will be used?
Awards are made using a federal grant assistance instrument. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a grant instrument type.
Is this funding intended for service contracts or service agreements?
No. The funding is specifically not intended for service contracts or service agreements.
Where should projects deliver impact?
PAS is seeking proposals that deliver clear, measurable public impact in Vietnam.
What types of outcomes does PAS prioritize?
PAS prioritizes projects that help build long-term connections between the United States and Vietnam's emerging leaders, while delivering measurable public impact in Vietnam.
What are the priority themes for proposals?
Priority themes include:
- Cultural exchange and the creative economy
- Digital policy
- STEM education and workforce development
- Environmental issues
- Clean energy
- Rule of law
- Health security
Are cultural collaboration projects eligible?
Yes. Proposals that focus on cultural collaboration, especially efforts that help develop Vietnam's cultural economy, are welcomed.
What does PAS mean by a "meaningful American element"?
Each project is expected to include a meaningful American element, such as U.S. cultural content, alignment with U.S. policy perspectives, or direct collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions that can credibly contribute to the topic area and strengthen mutual understanding.
Are applications accepted on a rolling basis?
Yes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but timing matters due to fiscal year constraints.
What is the intermediate deadline mentioned in the announcement?
An intermediate deadline of June 16, 2024 is highlighted to allow enough time for review and processing before the U.S. government fiscal year ends.
What is the listed closing date?
The listed original closing date is June 19, 2024.
Why does timing matter for this opportunity?
Timing matters because of fiscal year constraints. The U.S. government fiscal year ends on September 30, 2024, and submissions closer to the end of the fiscal year may not leave enough time for review and award processing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizational applicants that are non-commercial entities. PAS encourages submissions from both the United States and Vietnam.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Are for-profit or commercial entities eligible to apply?
No. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible.
What types of organizations are eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with relevant programming experience)
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
Can organizations based in either the United States or Vietnam apply?
Yes. PAS encourages submissions from both the United States and Vietnam, as long as the applicant is an eligible non-commercial organization.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $35,000.
How many awards will be made?
The notice references expected awards, but a specific number of awards is not provided in the information supplied.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS HAN HCMC FY24.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.040.
What activity areas does this opportunity cover?
The opportunity spans activity areas such as community development, disaster prevention and relief, employment/labor and training, environment, and other related public diplomacy programming.
What should applicants do to avoid missing the submission window?
Applicants should plan to submit well in advance of the June 16, 2024 intermediate deadline and the June 19, 2024 closing date to avoid missing the window for consideration and award processing.
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