# Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/muscat-pas-2026-01-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-aeif-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362343

> U.S. Mission to Oman offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to individuals. It expected to make about 2 awards. Applications closed on June 14, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Oman |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the 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

## Questions people ask

### Is MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01 still open?

No. It closed on June 14, 2026.

### Who can apply for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026?

U.S. Mission to Oman accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026?

Closed June 14, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $35,000 each.

### Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.