Closed on Jun 14, 2026

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

U.S. Mission to Oman · Opportunity number MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01
Agency	U.S. Mission to Oman Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	19.022
Posted	May 12, 2026
Deadline	Jun 14, 2026
Award ceiling	$35,000
Award floor	$5,000
Expected number of awards	2
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Grant
Category	Other
Last updated here	Jun 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

The U.S. Embassy Muscat invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Proposals must include teams of at least two alumni who meet all program eligibility requirements. The most competitive proposals will advance key priorities identified below. Interested exchange alumni must apply via the online application form which includes space to upload the required proposal and budget documents. The deadline to apply is June 14th, 2026. For questions, please contact muscatpasgrants@state.gov.

This year, the U.S. Embassy Muscat is seeking proposals from teams of at least two (2) alumni. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote Freedom 250 – the celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Preference will also be given to projects engaging with one or more of the following themes:
Commercial ties
Sports diplomacy
Cultural heritage and showcasing U.S. excellence in creative industries
Emerging and advanced technologies
Space cooperation and innovation

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Individuals
Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Who should take a closer look

Individuals

Not listed as eligible

Small businesses
Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Larger for-profit companies

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

The following are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/ ). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. Alumni who are U.S. citizen alumni cannot submit proposals, but may participate as team members in a project. Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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