Opportunity Information: Apply for SVM700 19 PAS 005
The U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, under the U.S. Department of State (Funding Opportunity Number SVM700 19 PAS 005), announced the 2019 Alumni Small Grants Competition to support projects led by Vietnamese alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs. The opportunity uses a Grant or Cooperative Agreement funding instrument and is designed to provide small, competitive awards to alumni who can propose practical, community-focused activities that align with U.S. public diplomacy objectives, as administered by the Consulate's Public Affairs Section.
Funding levels are intentionally modest and capped, with individual awards expected to range from USD 1,000 to USD 10,000 per proposal, and an official award ceiling of USD 10,000. Applicants are required to keep project budgets at or below USD 10,000. Proposals requesting more than USD 10,000 may still be reviewed, but only if they include cost share and only on a case-by-case basis, meaning the applicant must contribute additional resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) beyond the requested U.S. government funds. While cost share is not presented as an absolute requirement for standard-sized requests, it is clearly encouraged and described as a factor that improves the likelihood of being selected for funding.
The competition is geographically limited: only activities implemented in provinces south of and including Thua Thien Hue are eligible for support. This effectively concentrates funding on central and southern Vietnam within the Consulate General's area of responsibility, and it means proposals located outside that area would not meet the basic eligibility condition even if the applicant is otherwise qualified as an alumnus of a USG exchange program.
The application process is formal and compliance-driven. Proposals must be submitted in English and must include the required forms, indicating that incomplete or non-conforming submissions risk being rejected without review. Timing is also strict: the original closing deadline was March 31, 2019 (Vietnam time) at 11:59 p.m., and the announcement explicitly states that late proposals will not be considered, signaling a hard deadline with no routine extensions.
In terms of expected results, the Consulate anticipated funding up to three proposals total, making the competition relatively selective. The Public Affairs Section also retains discretion over final award amounts, reserving the right to award less or more than the amounts described depending on application quality, program needs, or other considerations determined to be in the best interest of the U.S. government. This flexibility suggests applicants should build realistic, well-justified budgets and be prepared for potential negotiation or adjustment of scope if an award is offered.
Finally, the timeline for decisions was clearly stated: leaders of winning proposals would be contacted no later than June 30, 2019. After selection, funding would begin only once the decision is finalized and all necessary documentation is complete, emphasizing that administrative and compliance requirements are part of the post-selection process before any funds are actually disbursed.Apply for SVM700 19 PAS 005
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Vietnam in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Mission to Vietnam/Consulate General in HCMC: Alumni Small Grants Competition 2019" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 23, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2019 Vietnam time, 11h59 p.m. March 31, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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