Vietnam CyberSafe Hacks 2026
This grant funds a program in Vietnam to train young adults to combat cyber scams and trafficking by raising awareness and developing cybersecurity skills using American technologies.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Vietnam
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Question deadline) | August 2, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $35,633 total; one award; project period 6–12 months
Summary: Funds a program to equip and deploy youth and early-stage professionals in Vietnam to raise awareness of and reduce vulnerabilities to cyber scams and trafficking.
Key Information: Only not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public organizations are eligible; for-profits are not eligible.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Vietnam, supports the development and implementation of a program aimed at combating cyber scams and trafficking in Vietnam. The program seeks to engage and empower students and early-stage professionals aged 18–30 by providing training, hackathons, and awareness activities. The initiative addresses the intersection of rapid digital transformation in Vietnam and the rise of sophisticated transnational cybercrimes, focusing on building practical solutions using American technologies and cybersecurity tools. The project is expected to disrupt financial and labor pipelines sustaining cyber scam operations, with a strong emphasis on innovation, capacity building, and collaboration between public, private, and academic sectors.
