The U.S. Mission to Vietnam has announced the launch of a Small Grants Program to celebrate 20 years of diplomatic relations (1995-2015) between the United States and the Southeast Asian country.
This competitive program is aimed at offering grants of up to $10,000 to Vietnamese non-governmental organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals to conduct social projects or activities in conjunction with the mission in Vietnam’s provinces, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said June 30 in a press release.
Such projects and activities are required to be completed in 2015 to mark the 20th anniversary of the normalization of U.S.-Vietnam relations.
Priority will be given to projects that are meant to advance good governance, transparency, human rights and rule of law; and foster the exchange of information and building of a professional media, including new media.
Priority will also be intended for programs or activities that help protect the environment and natural resources; support sustainable urban planning for expanding communities; encourage responsible and transparent conflict resolution; promote understanding of the United States, promote access and opportunities for disadvantaged groups; and advocate for the rights for ethnic minorities, women, and girls.
Special consideration will be given to projects to be conducted in outlying, disadvantageous provinces, the embassy said.
Candidates are required to submit their projects in English at http://goo.gl/ClRXib before 5:00 pm on July 31, 2014, and the results of final selections are expected to be announced by August 31, 2014, the embassy added.
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