Closed · MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01 · CFDA 19.022 · Other

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Oman, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 14, 2026
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 is a closed other listing from U.S. Mission to Oman that offered $5,000 -- $35,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 - is cataloged under number MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Oman. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 12, 2026. The funding category is Other, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $35,000. It expects to issue 2 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 14, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000 -- $35,000

Close Date

June 14, 2026

Applications received before the deadline are encouraged.

Posted

May 12, 2026

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Grant

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 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

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 21, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Muscat PAS Grants Team Grantor Phone 0096896599267

Key Dates

Posted May 12, 2026
Close Date June 14, 2026
Archive Date July 14, 2026
Last Updated May 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026", offered by U.S. Mission to Oman. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 14, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $35,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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