SVM300-25-PDS-AS: American Spaces Notice of Funding Opportunity: America250
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Vietnam notices from 2025.
U.S. Mission to Vietnam offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. Applications closed on August 17, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 17, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | July 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 17, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 16, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Registered Social Enterprises
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past ECA – American Spaces awards averaged $19,857; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, ECA – American Spaces (19.441) awarded $35.9 million across 1,809 grant awards, an average of $19,857 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 281 | $4.4 million | |
| Project Harmony Inc | Vermont | 1 | $2.4 million |
| Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo | 7 | $725,213 | |
| Charities Aid Foundation (Southern Africa) | 3 | $638,198 | |
| SRI Lanka Development Journalist Forum | 8 | $628,062 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SVM300-25-PDS-AS still open?
No. It closed on August 17, 2025.
Who can apply for American Spaces Notice of Funding Opportunity: America250?
U.S. Mission to Vietnam accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for American Spaces Notice of Funding Opportunity: America250?
Closed August 17, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $35,000 each.
Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Project Harmony Inc, Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo. The program made 1,809 awards worth $35.9 million in that time.
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