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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

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

Closed

Award Range

$5K – $35K

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 14, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026. U.S. Mission to Oman. 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... $5,000-$35,000 per award; ~2 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Individuals, Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•The following are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U
•Deadline: 2026-06-14

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

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

Attachments

PDF

AEIF Proposal Form

AEIF_2026_Proposal_Form.docx

PDF

AEIF 2026 Budget

AEIF_2026_Budget_Form.xlsx

PDF

AEIF 2025 Examples

AEIF_2025_Examples.docx

PDF

MUSCAT NOFO 2026

Muscat_AEIF_2026.pdf

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

IndividualsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $5K
Maximum Award: $35K
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 12, 2026

Application Deadline: June 14, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Applications received before the deadline are encouraged.

Agency Contact

Muscat PAS Grants Team Grantor Phone 0096896599267

muscatpasgrants@state.gov

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