Opportunity Information: Apply for 18 VNM NOFO 01
The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi (U.S. Mission to Vietnam, Department of State) announced the 2018 competition for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) under Funding Opportunity Number 18 VNM NOFO 01 (CFDA 19.025). This opportunity provides grant funding for projects whose central purpose is the preservation of cultural heritage in Vietnam. It is presented as a mandatory grant opportunity within the AFCP program and falls under an "Other" funding activity category, indicating the work is focused on cultural preservation activities rather than a standard sector label.
Eligible applicants are Vietnamese non-commercial entities, meaning organizations in Vietnam that are not operating as commercial/for-profit businesses and that can carry out cultural preservation work. Proposals must be submitted in English and are expected to describe a project that directly advances the safeguarding of cultural heritage, which typically can include conserving or restoring tangible heritage such as historic buildings, monuments, archaeological sites, museum collections, or other culturally significant objects and places, as well as related preservation efforts that protect and maintain these resources for the long term.
The competition sets a minimum project request amount of USD 10,000, with an award ceiling of USD 200,000. The notice indicates an expectation of one award, suggesting a competitive selection process where a single proposal may be funded at a level appropriate to the scope and preservation impact. The funding opportunity was created on November 3, 2017, and the proposal deadline (original closing date) was December 24, 2017. All application materials were to be submitted to the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi by that deadline for consideration under the AFCP 2018 cycle.Apply for 18 VNM NOFO 01
- 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. Embassy Hanoi-AFCP 2018 Small Grants Competition Announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.025.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 03, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 24, 2017. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the 2018 competition for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) administered by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi (U.S. Mission to Vietnam, U.S. Department of State). It is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 18 VNM NOFO 01 and CFDA 19.025.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi (U.S. Mission to Vietnam), under the U.S. Department of State, through the AFCP program.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The central purpose is the preservation of cultural heritage in Vietnam. Projects must be designed to safeguard cultural heritage resources and support their long-term protection and maintenance.
Where must the project take place?
The opportunity is specifically for projects focused on preserving cultural heritage in Vietnam.
What types of projects are expected to be competitive under this opportunity?
Proposals are expected to describe preservation work that directly advances safeguarding cultural heritage. Examples mentioned include conserving or restoring tangible heritage such as historic buildings, monuments, archaeological sites, museum collections, and other culturally significant objects and places, as well as related preservation efforts that protect and maintain these resources over the long term.
Is this opportunity tied to a standard sector category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work is focused on cultural preservation activities rather than a standard sector label.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are Vietnamese non-commercial entities. This means organizations in Vietnam that are not operating as commercial/for-profit businesses and that can carry out cultural preservation work.
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility language specifies Vietnamese non-commercial entities, meaning applicants should not be operating as commercial/for-profit businesses.
What language must the proposal be submitted in?
Proposals must be submitted in English.
What is the minimum amount that can be requested?
The minimum project request amount is USD 10,000.
What is the maximum amount that can be requested?
The award ceiling is USD 200,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award, suggesting that a single proposal may be selected for funding.
How competitive is the selection?
The opportunity is presented as a competition with an expectation of one award, which implies applicants are competing for a limited number of funded projects.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 18 VNM NOFO 01, and the CFDA number is 19.025.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The funding opportunity was created on November 3, 2017.
What was the proposal deadline?
The proposal deadline (original closing date) was December 24, 2017.
Where were application materials supposed to be submitted?
All application materials were to be submitted to the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi by the deadline for consideration under the AFCP 2018 cycle.
Is this described as a mandatory grant opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is presented as a mandatory grant opportunity within the AFCP program.
Does the project need to focus on tangible heritage?
The examples given focus on tangible cultural heritage (historic buildings, monuments, archaeological sites, museum collections, and culturally significant objects and places). The project should directly advance safeguarding of cultural heritage, consistent with those preservation-focused examples.
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