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U.S. Embassy Muscat Solicits Alumni-Led Projects for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The U.S. Embassy Muscat, under the Department of State, is seeking proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) to support alumni-led projects that celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, NEA Bureau/U.S. Embassy Muscat - OEMs and Vendors: - U.S. Department of State (as grantor and program sponsor) - Products/Services Requested: - Alumni-led project implementation and management - Projects must be designed and executed by teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government-sponsored or facilitated exchange programs - No specific products or part numbers are requested; focus is on service delivery and project outcomes - Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with the Freedom 250 theme, celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary - Preferred focus areas: commercial ties, sports diplomacy, cultural heritage and creative industries, emerging and advanced technologies, and space cooperation/innovation - Each project must be completed within 12 months - Funding per project ranges from $5,000 to $35,000; up to two awards anticipated, with a total available funding of $75,000 (pending availability) - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws is mandatory - Restrictions include: no support for UNRWA, no purchase or operation of prohibited unmanned aircraft systems, and adherence to U.S. government reporting and oversight requirements - Example projects from previous years include STEM workshops, American history education, alumni leadership events, and English/digital skills training - All proposals must be submitted online via grants.gov or the U.S. Embassy Muscat website

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 program supports projects that celebrate and promote Freedom 250, the United States' 250th anniversary, with preference given to projects engaging with themes such as commercial ties, sports diplomacy, cultural heritage, emerging technologies, and space cooperation. The deadline to apply is June 14, 2026, and awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 with two awards anticipated.

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