MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Oman notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 12, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 14, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 14, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to individuals.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (19.022) awarded $57.2 million across 3,361 grant awards, an average of $17,021 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 431 | $9.9 million | |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur | 7 | $1.1 million | |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 24 | $817,659 |
| Protea Owl Foundation | 9 | $665,582 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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