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NOFO- U.S.-Oman Youth Council Program

U.S. Mission to Oman (DOS) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

NOFO- U.S.-Oman Youth Council Program is a federal competitive grant from U.S. Mission to Oman for the science & technology sector. Funding is $1K–$25K. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Individuals; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). • Not-for-profit or. The application deadline is August 26, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$1K–$25K
Deadline
Aug 26, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

The U.S. Embassy Muscat seeks an implementing partner to administer the U.S.-Omani Youth Council, a structured leadership and bilateral-engagement program for 10-15 university students from diverse academic disciplines and regions of Oman. The program will strengthen participants' understanding of the longstanding U.S.-Omani relationship and expose them to cooperation in diplomacy, trade, space, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and other shared priorities. It supports the United States’ Embassy's Freedom250 campaign and Oman Vision 2040 and by promoting youth leadership, civic participation, human capital development, innovation, and sustained people-to-people ties.The recipient will conduct university outreach; manage an open application and interview process; select a cohort in coordination with the Embassy; organize seven monthly sessions and experiential visits from November 2026 through May 2027; arrange participant travel and program logistics; administer a competitive mini-grants component of up to three participant-led projects, not exceeding $1,500 each; deliver a capstone event; establish an alumni-engagement structure; and monitor and report program results. The Embassy will work closely with the recipient on participant selection, speakers, official visits, program content, public communications, and mini-grant approvals. Eligible applicants should demonstrate experience in youth engagement, university outreach, multi-location program delivery in Oman, financial management, and coordination with government, academic, private-sector, and civil-society partners.

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Individuals; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). • Not-for-profit organizations, including civil-society and non-governmental organizations• Public and private educational institutions• Public international organizations that are legally able to operate and implement activities in Oman

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number MUSCAT-PAS-2026-02. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source