Opportunity Information: Apply for MUSCAT PAS 2026 01
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 is a competitive U.S. Embassy Muscat grant opportunity for alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to design and implement alumni-led projects in Oman and beyond. The Embassy is specifically inviting proposals from teams rather than individuals, and each application must be submitted by a group of at least two eligible exchange alumni. The aim is to support practical, high-impact initiatives that advance U.S. Embassy priorities while strengthening alumni networks and community engagement.
A central requirement for this funding cycle is that every proposed project must celebrate and promote "Freedom 250," which refers to the commemoration of the United States' 250th anniversary. Beyond that baseline requirement, the Embassy will give preference to projects that also connect clearly to one or more priority themes: strengthening commercial ties, sports diplomacy, cultural heritage and showcasing U.S. excellence in creative industries, emerging and advanced technologies, and space cooperation and innovation. In practice, the most competitive proposals will be the ones that do more than mention these themes and instead build them into the project design, activities, partnerships, and outcomes.
Eligibility is limited to alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, including programs funded by the U.S. government and programs sponsored by the U.S. government (with the general exchange program reference provided through the J-1 program portal). The project team must include at least two alumni, and teams may be made up of alumni from different exchange programs and even from different countries, which allows for cross-border collaboration and broader alumni networks. A key restriction is that U.S. citizen alumni may not serve as the submitting applicants, meaning they cannot submit the proposal themselves, but they are allowed to participate as members of a project team.
Applications must be submitted through an online application form, and applicants are expected to upload both a proposal and a budget as part of the submission. The official closing date for this opportunity is June 14, 2026. The funding opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to Oman (U.S. Embassy Muscat), with the opportunity number MUSCAT PAS 2026 01 and CFDA number 19.022. The grant has an award ceiling of $35,000 per award, and the Embassy anticipates making approximately two awards under this announcement.
For questions or clarification, applicants are directed to contact the Embassy at muscatpasgrants@state.gov.Apply for MUSCAT PAS 2026 01
- The U.S. Mission to Oman in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-05-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-06-14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals, Others.
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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 - FAQs
1) What is the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026?
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy Muscat for alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. It supports alumni-led projects designed and implemented in Oman and beyond that advance U.S. Embassy priorities while strengthening alumni networks and community engagement.
2) Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to Oman (U.S. Embassy Muscat).
3) Is AEIF 2026 open to individuals, or only teams?
This funding cycle is specifically inviting proposals from teams rather than individuals. Each application must be submitted by a group of at least two eligible exchange alumni.
4) What is the minimum team size required to apply?
The submitting team must include at least two eligible exchange alumni.
5) Can alumni from different exchange programs apply together?
Yes. Teams may be made up of alumni from different exchange programs.
6) Can the project team include members from different countries?
Yes. The opportunity allows for cross-border collaboration, and teams can include alumni from different countries.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, including programs funded by the U.S. government and programs sponsored by the U.S. government (with a general exchange program reference provided through the J-1 program portal).
8) Are U.S. citizen alumni allowed to apply?
U.S. citizen alumni may not serve as the submitting applicants (meaning they cannot submit the proposal themselves). However, they are allowed to participate as members of a project team.
9) What is the main required theme for projects in this funding cycle?
Every proposed project must celebrate and promote "Freedom 250," which refers to the commemoration of the United States' 250th anniversary.
10) Are there additional themes that make a proposal more competitive?
Yes. While Freedom 250 is required for every project, the Embassy will give preference to proposals that also connect clearly to one or more priority themes:
- Strengthening commercial ties
- Sports diplomacy
- Cultural heritage and showcasing U.S. excellence in creative industries
- Emerging and advanced technologies
- Space cooperation and innovation
11) How should priority themes be reflected in the proposal to be competitive?
The most competitive proposals are expected to do more than briefly mention the themes. Strong proposals build the themes into the project design, activities, partnerships, and outcomes.
12) Where can projects take place?
Projects may be designed and implemented in Oman and beyond.
13) What are the core program goals of AEIF 2026?
The aim is to support practical, high-impact initiatives that advance U.S. Embassy priorities while strengthening alumni networks and community engagement.
14) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted through an online application form.
15) What documents are required as part of the submission?
Applicants are expected to upload both a proposal and a budget as part of the online submission.
16) What is the application deadline?
The official closing date is June 14, 2026.
17) What is the maximum funding amount available per award?
The award ceiling is $35,000 per award.
18) How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making approximately two awards under this announcement.
19) What is the opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity number is MUSCAT PAS 2026 01.
20) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.022.
21) What is the best email address for questions or clarifications?
Applicants should contact the Embassy at muscatpasgrants@state.gov.
22) Does every application need to be submitted by an eligible exchange alumnus/alumna?
Yes. Each application must be submitted by a group of at least two eligible exchange alumni, and U.S. citizen alumni cannot be the submitting applicants.
23) Does the opportunity emphasize alumni networking and engagement?
Yes. Strengthening alumni networks and community engagement is a stated aim of the fund, alongside advancing U.S. Embassy priorities.
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