Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
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 pr
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Oman |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01 |
| Posted date | 05/12/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 35,000 |
| Award floor | 5,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 2 |
| 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. |
| Funding category | 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. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 19.022 |
| Description | 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 anniversa |
| Agency contact | muscatpasgrants@state.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362343 |