Closed · SVM300-25-PDS-AS · CFDA 19.441 · Discretionary

American Spaces Notice of Funding Opportunity: America250

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Vietnam, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$10K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 17, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

American Spaces Notice of Funding Opportunity: America250 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Vietnam that offered $10,000 -- $35,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
19.441
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - American Spaces Notice of Funding Opportunity: America250 - is cataloged under number SVM300-25-PDS-AS 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 July 17, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $35,000. 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 August 17, 2025. 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

$10,000 -- $35,000

Close Date

August 17, 2025

Posted

July 17, 2025

Instrument

Grant

Description

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout 2026, the U.S. Mission Vietnam’s American Spaces will prioritize activities to commemorate this milestone by promoting the American story in Vietnam, celebrating American excellence and showcasing the American leadership in innovation, education and culture to Vietnamese audiences. The U.S. Mission Vietnam Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to compete for a grant or cooperative agreement award to promote a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America and showcase American excellence through interactive, engaging programming at American Spaces in Vietnam.American Spaces are the U.S. Department of State’s key touchpoints for millions of people globally, building connections between the United States and communities worldwide. Managed by U.S. embassies and consulates, often in partnership with local institutions, American Spaces are strategically aligned to U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. They showcase the United States’ core values and reflect the American spirit to international audiences. Through their engagement with foreign audiences, American Spaces support U.S. interests, foster a greater understanding of the United States, and offer opportunities for the United States to connect with aspiring leaders. Mission Vietnam’s American Spaces are located in Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City, Thai Nguyen, An Giang and Can Tho. The project activities under this NOFO must be implemented/conducted at a minimum of two American Spaces, which are the U.S. government-operated American Centers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and partner American Spaces at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Thai Nguyen University, and An Giang University. Grantees are responsible for securing permissions to conduct project activities at the partner American Spaces, including meeting the partner institutions’ paperwork requirements. This Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines our funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please note that the agreement will be signed under a federal assistance award. The funding is not eligible for a service agreement. Please follow carefully all instructions below.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 20, 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.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Hanoi American Space achanoi@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 17, 2025
Close Date August 17, 2025
Archive Date September 16, 2025
Last Updated July 17, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "American Spaces Notice of Funding Opportunity: America250", offered by U.S. Mission to Vietnam. It is associated with CFDA program 19.441. On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout 2026, the U.S. Mission Vietnam’s American Spaces will p...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 17, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $35,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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