FY26 American Spaces Vietnam Programming

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. Program Details U.S. Mission to Vietnam is a federal agency that offers the FY26 American Spaces Vietnam Programming grant program to support research innovation, social services, and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by U.S. Mission to Vietnam through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for research innovation, social services, and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with U.S. Mission to Vietnam or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $10K – $20K. Applications are due by August 2, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports research innovation, social services, and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 813920, 541511, 541512, 541715. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by State-mission
• Programs related to cybersecurity
• Programs related to artificial intelligence

Award details

Award range: $10K – $20K. Applications close on August 2, 2026.

Categories

Research Innovation · Social Services · Workforce