OpportunityTitle: American Social Club
CategoryExplanation: Proposals for projects that focus on at least one of the priority programs and target audiences  specified below:  &#9679; Philosophy, Science, and Arts: Course, workshop, or camp aimed at high school and  college students to cultivate the tools, knowledge, and platforms to strengthen respect for  freedom of expression and convey social issues on different mediums. The program will  help build support networks and mentoring opportunities through working with  philosophers, artists, and civil communities and will help foster an environment where  gender equity, social inclusion, empowerment, and fundamental freedoms are the norm in  arts, free speech, creative writing, and other artistic forms.  &#9679; Civil Society: Course or workshop aimed at students and young professionals to develop  an increasingly comprehensive awareness of gender equity, respect for religions, human  rights, racial injustice; combatting domestic violence, child abuse, trafficking-in-person,  gun violence; healthcare, hunger and food insecurity, philanthropy, and family planning.  Alternatively, the program could focus on guiding young professionals towards career  advancement.  &#9679; Civic Engagement: Course or workshop aimed at students and professionals on  promoting responsible leadership, transparency, and good governance. Alternatively, the  program could advance citizens&#8217; engagement in government decision-making, help civil  society groups organize in a digital world, and promote open and accountable government  and combat corruption.  &#9679; Digital Inclusion and Security: Course or workshop aimed at high school and college  students on accelerating Internet access and empowering communities to be active  participants in the digital economy. Alternatively, the program could conduct training on  free, open source software (FOSS) to raise cybersecurity awareness, combat cyberbullying  and cyber violence, and counter disinformation and hate speech.  &#9679; Human and Societal Development: Course or workshop to provide access to knowledge  regarding existing legislation and facilities for underprivileged groups and vulnerable  communities, including LGBTQI groups, persons with disabilities, religious organizations,  ethnic minorities; domestic violence and sexual trafficking victims, and abuse survivors.  The program will focus on employment opportunities, vocational training, and advising to  help develop participants&#8217; self-confidence and encourage them to be act
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Vietnamese entities with relevant programming  and/or teaching experience. This experience should be documented in the proposal. Eligible  entities include:  &#9679; not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations  &#9679; universities; non-profit educational institutions  &#9679; individuals  For-profit entity is not allowed to apply. Previous federal award recipients who are not/were not  in compliance with the terms of their financial and program reporting requirements are  ineligible to apply. It is the applicant&#8217;s responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with all  applicable terms, conditions, and Office of Management and Budget guidance and requirements.  Those organizations found to be in non-compliance may be found ineligible for funding or  designated high risk if selected for funding.
Description: The U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City&#8217;s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce available funding for the American Center Ho Chi Minh City&#8217;s American Social Club. All projects must take place during the regular office hours of the American Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The American Center is NOT open during weekends and U.S. and Vietnamese holidays.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: HCMC Grants Team
GrantorContactText: HCMC Grants Team