Small Grants Program for Community Projects in Vietnam

Small Grants Program to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Normalization of U.S.-Vietnam Relations
Deadline: 31 Jul 2014

From the open call:

This competitive program offers grants of up to $10,000 to Vietnamese non-governmental organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals to conduct programs and activities in Vietnam’s provinces to be completed in 2015 to mark the 20th anniversary of the normalization of U.S.-Vietnam relations. Proposals (in English) are due by July 31, 2014. Final selections are expected to be announced by August 31, 2014.

Application guidelines:

Proposals can be submitted for up to $10,000 (or more in exceptional cases) and must be completed in 2015. Priority will be given to projects in Vietnam’s outlying and underserved provinces, to be completed during 2015.

Grants may be made to non-governmental organizations, not-for-profit organizations based in Vietnam, and individuals who demonstrate long-term commitment to helping Vietnam reach its fullest potential. Third-country individuals and organizations are not eligible.

With key target audiences being underserved groups, priority will be given to program activities that (not in any particular order) advance good governance, transparency, human rights and rule of law; develop civil society and promote capacity building among civil society groups; foster the exchange of information and building of a professional media, including new media; protect the environment and natural resources; support sustainable urban planning for expanding communities; encourage responsible and transparent conflict resolution; promote understanding of the United States, promote access and opportunities for disadvantaged groups; and advocate for the rights for ethnic minorities, women, and girls. Special consideration will be given to projects to be conducted in outlying, underserved provinces.

For more information and submission form please see the organizer’s website.