FY26 American Spaces Vietnam Programming

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Education and Training, Workforce Development, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Digital Society and E-Inclusion.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $10K-$20K in funding, up to $20K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 02, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• NGOs

Eligibility

• 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

Agency

FY26 American Spaces Vietnam Programming is administered by U.S. Mission to Vietnam (VNM), listed via Grants.gov.