Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

Agency: U.S. Mission to Oman

Assistance Listings

19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Important dates

Archived: July 14, 2026
Closed: June 14, 2026
Applications received before the deadline are encouraged.

Award details

Expected project funding: Not specified
Expected awards: 2

Award min.

$5,000

Award max.

$35,000

Funding opportunity number:MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
Funding instrument type:
- Grant
Opportunity Category:Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:AEIF
Category of Funding Activity:
- Other
Category Explanation: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.

History

Posted date: May 12, 2026
Archive date: July 14, 2026
Version: 1

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Summary

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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.

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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

Eligibility

Miscellaneous

Individuals
Other

Additional information on eligibility

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.

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
AEIF_2026_Proposal_Form.docx	AEIF Proposal Form	May 11, 2026 07:05 AM UTC
AEIF_2026_Budget_Form.xlsx	AEIF 2026 Budget	May 11, 2026 07:06 AM UTC
AEIF_2025_Examples.docx	AEIF 2025 Examples	May 11, 2026 07:07 AM UTC
Muscat_AEIF_2026.pdf	MUSCAT NOFO 2026	May 12, 2026 09:53 AM UTC

Agency contact information

Email: muscatpasgrants@state.gov

muscatpasgrants@state.gov

Muscat PAS Grants Team Grantor Phone 0096896599267

Link to additional information

No additional information is available