The Muscat - Annual Program Statement (APS)- PD Small Grants Program, administered by the Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Embassy Muscat, supports projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in Oman while strengthening the long-standing partnership between the United States and the Sultanate of Oman. This open competition invites proposals for grants ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, with project durations of up to 12 months.
The Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Embassy Muscat seeks proposals for programs that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in Oman and strengthen the bilateral relationship. Successful proposals should clearly demonstrate how projects support U.S. public diplomacy goals, showcase American excellence, expertise, innovation, and values, and strengthen the U.S.-Oman partnership. Programs must include a clear U.S. element, such as engagement with U.S. experts, institutions, companies, universities, artists, athletes, alumni, or professional networks; the use of American models, standards, technologies, or best practices; or activities that increase understanding of the United States and its partnership with Oman.
The following organizations and individuals are eligible to apply:
Applicants may submit proposals addressing one or more of the following program goals. Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes under each goal.
Goal 1: Advancing U.S.-Oman Commercial Ties and Shared Prosperity
Supports programs that expand U.S.-Oman economic cooperation, strengthen commercial ties, and highlight trusted U.S. expertise, technology, standards, and business practices. Projects may support Omani entrepreneurs, students, business leaders, and institutions in sectors including innovation, trade and investment, tourism, logistics, clean energy, creative industries, and other areas linked to Oman’s economic diversification goals.
Goal 2: Strengthening Sports Diplomacy, Youth Leadership, and Major-Event Expertise
Supports programs that use sports to advance U.S. public diplomacy goals, strengthen people-to-people ties, and share American excellence in sports management, coaching, athletic development, sports entrepreneurship, and major-event planning. Projects may draw on U.S. experience in organizing, managing, and leveraging sports events to support youth development, community engagement, tourism, and economic opportunity.
Goal 3: Showcasing American Excellence in Culture, Heritage, and Creative Industries
Supports programs that showcase American excellence, creativity, innovation, and cultural leadership while strengthening cultural understanding between the United States and Oman. Projects may connect American and Omani artists, cultural institutions, heritage professionals, designers, filmmakers, musicians, writers, museum professionals, and creative entrepreneurs. Projects under this goal should support marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Goal 4: Advancing Emerging Technologies, Space Cooperation, and Innovation
Supports programs that expand U.S.-Oman cooperation in emerging technologies, space science, and innovation. Projects may focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, clean technology, trusted digital infrastructure, satellite technology, Earth observation, STEM education, commercial space, or space entrepreneurship.
Applicants should carefully follow the instructions outlined in the Annual Program Statement. Required documents include a Grant Proposal Narrative Template and a Grant Proposal Budget Template, both available for download. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.
Grantor: US Embassy Muscat
Email: MuscatPASGrants@state.gov
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Submission Deadline
Aug 9, 2026
Project Duration
12 Months
Collaboration
International collaboration
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