SVM300-26-PDS-AS: FY26 American Spaces Vietnam Programming
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 2026.
U.S. Mission to Vietnam offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 3 awards. Applications closed on August 2, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 7, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Expected awards3
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 2, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 1, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience• Not-for-profit public and private educational institutions• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past ECA – American Spaces awards averaged $19,857; this notice allows up to $20,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
U.S. Mission Vietnam's Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals to implement workforce development and innovation programs through American Spaces. This program builds a pipeline of skilled, English-capable Vietnamese youth who support U.S. trade, investment, and innovation partnerships while expanding economic opportunity in Vietnam. The project targets university students, educators, and early-career professionals (ages 18–40) in Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City and An Giang. Activities strengthen English proficiency and technology skills in artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. This program showcases American excellence in science, technology, and innovation -demonstrating how U.S. technological leadership and educational institutions create opportunity and drive progress. By connecting participants to U.S. networks, the program expands opportunities for American businesses, strengthens commercial ties, and reinforce U.S. strategic cooperation in Vietnam. Success includes stronger public-private partnerships, expanded participation in U.S. exchanges, improved English proficiency, and greater recognition of U.S. technological leadership among Vietnamese audiences.
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 SVM300-26-PDS-AS still open?
No. It closed on August 2, 2026.
Who can apply for FY26 American Spaces Vietnam Programming?
U.S. Mission to Vietnam accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY26 American Spaces Vietnam Programming?
Closed August 2, 2026. 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 $20,000 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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