U.S. Mission Vietnam PAS Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Mission Vietnam Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Vietnam. Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in the U.S. and Vietnam. Proposals must convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area such as cultural exchange, creative economies, digital policy, STEM education, environmental issues, clean energy, rule of law, or health security, and include a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of August 31, 2024, and an intermediate deadline of June 16, 2024 to allow for timely processing and award before the end of the fiscal year.

The funding available is up to $70,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000. The funding authority is provided under the Smith-Mundt Act for public diplomacy programs (CFDA 19.040). Successful applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov.