Closed · SVM700-21-PAS-004 · CFDA 19.441 · Earmark
American Center Technology Club
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Vietnam, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $1K-$15K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- May 31, 2021
- Close date
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
American Center Technology Club is a closed earmark listing from U.S. Mission to Vietnam that offered $1,000 -- $15,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $1K-$15K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 19.441
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - American Center Technology Club - is cataloged under number SVM700-21-PAS-004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.441, posted by U.S. Mission to Vietnam. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 12, 2021. The funding category is Earmark, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000 -- $15,000. The agency has projected $15,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $15,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $15,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 31, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$1,000 -- $15,000
Close Date
May 31, 2021
Posted
January 12, 2021
Est. Total Funding
$15,000
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Grant
Description
The U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce available funding for the American Center Ho Chi Minh City’s Technology Club. All projects must take place during the regular office hours of the American Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The American Center is NOT open during weekends and U.S. and Vietnamese holidays.Through this funding opportunity, the U.S. Consulate General aims to provide American Center patrons high quality opportunities to learn and experience new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs. Projects should indicate the level of the program (a) beginners with little to no coding knowledge, (b) for medium STEM knowledge, (c) for advanced STEM professionals.Proposals that focus on one or more of the priority STEM and esports programs and target audiences specified below will receive funding. We will not consider funding proposals for students under age 15:● Esports Club: Courses or workshops aimed at students and young professionals to prepare soft skills for the esports industry, including but not limited to English language, programming, resilience, risk-taking, patience, perseverance, problem-solving, strategizing, concentration, discipline, leadership, collaboration, critical thinking, pattern recognition, and multi-tasking. The program will provide training to improve technical skills on streaming and social media content generation, gaming speed enhancement, and career orientation for esports.● Coding and Programming Club: Courses aimed at students and young professionals on coding and programming languages (Python and/or HTML, CSS, Javascript are preferred) Courses implemented at the American Center’s Makerspace to nurture high school students’ STEM curiosity at an early age to enhance creativity, innovation, and problem solving skills. The program should equip students with the skills necessary to create prototypes that increase environmental sustainability, innovation, and government accountability.● Digital Innovation: Courses aimed at high school and college students and young professionals who are interested in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligent (AI), Big Data as well as 3D Assembly Modelling , Immersive Media Ecosystem (Augmented Reality - AR, Virtual Reality - VR), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in order to help participants widen their choices of higher education and STEM-related career opportunities.● Robotics and Astronomy Club: Courses aimed at high school and college students to learn about robotics concepts and astronomy fields. Classes should be scheduled at a regular basis and captured with capstone projects to evaluate the impact. By the end of the course, students are expected to prototype their “robonaults” to enhance astronomical technology.● STEM and Business: Courses aimed for participants currently working in STEM-related business to introduce fundamentals of enterprise development, supply chain, website performance, data analysis, and digital marketing practices that are essential to creating start-ups. The program will help build networking and mentorship opportunities for students and young professionals in practicing STEM and entrepreneurial processes.Page 4 of 12Available Technology at the American Center: If additional technology is required for your club, please specify in the proposal. The American Center will retain any technology purchased for the use of the club. Proposals over $15,000 may be considered if the overages are for technology costs only.● Touchscreens● Smart TVs● DVD players● Wifi● 3D printers● Laptops, iMacs, iPads● Video Lab including green screen● Microphones● Cameras, including DSLR● Basic sound systems● Studio lighting● Basic coding kits (Arduino, Raspberry PI 3, Sphero)● Lego Mindstorms● Virtual Reality Oculus Rift● Google Expeditions Student VR Kit
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
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