§ Federal grant opportunity · MUSCAT-PAS-2026-02
NOFO- U.S.-Oman Youth Council Program
Jaweher Mbarekj Grantor is accepting applications for NOFO- U.S.-Oman Youth Council Program. The deadline is August 26, 2026 and the published award range is $1K – $25K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Jaweher Mbarekj Grantor
- Application deadline
- August 26, 2026
- Award range
- $1K – $25K
- Eligibility
- • 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
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- MUSCAT-PAS-2026-02
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Jaweher Mbarekj Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 26, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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