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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 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  

Priority Region: Sub-Saharan Africa  Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, invites U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for inclusion on the ARS U.S. Speaker Program roster. Roster members may be selected for small program specific grants to conduct in-person and virtual outreach across sub-Saharan Africa.  The ARS Speaker Program supports U.S. foreign policy goals in Africa by strengthening security, supporting shared prosperity, and promoting American excellence. In line with the Department’s Freedom 250 initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the Decade of Sport in America programs are encouraged to:  Share the American story and 250 years of American excellence in innovation, technology, and culture; and celebrate American achievement in sports.  Lead the next era of results driven U.S.–Africa partnership.  This Annual Program Statement seeks U.S. citizen individuals with demonstrated expertise who can deliver programs in English and either French or Portuguese.   Priority Program Areas include security; economic prosperity, innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship; energy security, and critical minerals; and American arts, sports, and creative industries as engines of economic opportunity.  Selected individuals will be added to the ARS roster following review and interview. Being on the roster does not guarantee funding; individual grants will be made only when a specific U.S. embassy or consulate request matches a rost...