Muscat - Annual Program Statement (APS)- PD Small Grants Program

The U.S. Embassy Muscat’s Public Diplomacy Section has issued an Annual Program Statement (APS), opportunity number MUSCAT-PAS-2026-APS-01, for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Oman. With total anticipated funding of $100,000, the embassy expects to issue approximately two awards ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months. Applications must be submitted via email by August 9, 2026. Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profits, academic institutions, and public international organizations. Except for individuals, all applicants must possess an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The program aims to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities, highlight American expertise, and strengthen the U.S.-Oman partnership. Proposals must focus on one of four key strategic goals: 1. Advancing U.S.-Oman commercial ties and shared prosperity. 2. Strengthening sports diplomacy, youth leadership, and major-event expertise. 3. Showcasing American excellence in culture, heritage, and creative industries (including Freedom 250 initiatives). 4. Advancing emerging technologies, space cooperation, and innovation. All proposed projects must incorporate a clear U.S. element, such as collaboration with American experts, organizations, or platforms. Funding cannot be used for partisan politics, construction, direct aid, promotional religious activities, or alcoholic beverages. Applications will be evaluated on project quality, organizational capacity, strategic planning, budget reasonableness, monitoring and evaluation, and long-term sustainability.

The U.S. Embassy Muscat Public Diplomacy Section has announced the FY2026 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Opportunity: MUSCAT-PAS-2026-APS-01). With a total pending budget of $100,000, the embassy anticipates awarding approximately two grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000. The application deadline is August 9, 2026, and proposed projects must be completed within 12 months. Eligible applicants include individuals, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and non-profit organizations/civil society groups. While cost-sharing is not required, organizational applicants must register at SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to submission. Proposed projects must strengthen the U.S.-Oman partnership, showcase American innovation, and incorporate a clear U.S. element, such as collaboration with American experts, models, or institutions. Submissions must target one of four strategic goals: 1. **Commercial Ties and Shared Prosperity:** Expanding economic cooperation, trade, and entrepreneurship. 2. **Sports Diplomacy and Youth Leadership:** Leveraging sports for youth development and major-event management. 3. **Culture, Heritage, and Creative Industries:** Enhancing cultural exchange and supporting "Freedom 250" initiatives marking the U.S. semiquincentennial. 4. **Emerging Technologies and Space:** Advancing cooperation in STEM, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space education. Applications must be submitted in English via email. Evaluation criteria focus on program feasibility, organizational capacity, strategic planning, budget realism, monitoring plans, and sustainability. Funding cannot support partisan politics, construction, profit ventures, or promotional religious activities.

The U.S. Embassy Muscat Public Diplomacy Section has announced the FY2026 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Opportunity: MUSCAT-PAS-2026-APS-01). With a total pool of $100,000, the program anticipates awarding approximately two grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months. Applications are due by August 9, 2026. The program's primary objective is to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen the partnership between the United States and Oman. Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profits, academic institutions, and public international organizations. Projects must feature a distinct U.S. component—such as collaboration with American experts, organizations, or technologies—and address one of four key strategic goals: 1. Advancing U.S.-Oman commercial ties and shared prosperity. 2. Strengthening sports diplomacy, youth leadership, and major-event expertise. 3. Showcasing American excellence in culture, heritage, and creative industries (specifically highlighting the U.S. 250th anniversary). 4. Advancing cooperation in emerging technologies, space, and innovation. Proposals will be evaluated based on program idea quality, organizational capacity, strategic planning, budget reasonableness, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability. Funding cannot be used for political, religious, or purely social activities, nor for construction, property purchases, or alcoholic beverages. Organizations must hold active SAM.gov and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registrations to apply. All submissions and inquiries must be directed to muscatpasgrants@state.gov.