Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
Status: Forecasted
Posted date: May 12, 2026
Archive date: July 14, 2026
Close date: June 14, 2026
Opportunity ID: 362343
Opportunity number: MUSCAT-PAS-2026-01
Opportunity category: Other
Agency name: U.S. Mission to Oman
Agency code: DOS-OMA
Award floor: $5,000
Award ceiling: $35,000
Cost sharing required: No
Funding Instrument Types
- Grant
Category of Funding Activity
- Other
Eligible Applicants
- Individuals
- Others
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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 [email protected]. 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