U.S.-Oman Youth Council Program
🏛 U.S. Mission to Oman
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Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofits, educational institutions, and public international organizations implementing the U.S.-Oman Youth Council program in Oman. Applicants must have experience in youth engagement and university outreach. Experience with multi-location program delivery in Oman and coordination with government, academic, and private-sector partners is required.
Organizations must demonstrate strong financial management capabilities. The program targets 10-15 university students across diverse academic disciplines and regions of Oman. Applicants should have established relationships with Omani universities and civil society.
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Program description
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
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- NOFO application form
- Organization capability statement
- Program narrative and work plan
- Budget and budget justification
- Letters of support from university and partner organizations
- Organizational financial statements
- Evidence of legal ability to operate in Oman
Program contact
- 👤 Jaweher Mbarekj Grantor
- 📧 MuscatPASGrants@state.gov
- 📞 0096896599267
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions, and public international organizations legally able to operate in Oman. You must have youth engagement and university outreach experience.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000. This covers program administration, participant logistics, and mini-grants to participants.
What activities does the program support?
The program includes monthly sessions, experiential visits, participant travel, competitive mini-grants (up to $1,500 each), and a capstone event. The U.S. Embassy will actively coordinate on content and participant selection.
When is the application deadline?
The fixed deadline is August 26, 2026. Applications must arrive by this date; no extensions are typical.
What experience is most important for a competitive application?
Demonstrated experience managing youth programs in Oman, university relationships, multi-location program delivery, and financial management. Prior coordination with government and private-sector partners strengthens your application.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Build relationships with Omani universities before applying. Name specific institutions you'll partner with and outline your outreach strategy.
- Highlight previous experience managing programs with government coordination. The Embassy will be actively involved in participant selection and content approval.
- Detail your financial management systems. You'll handle participant mini-grants and need clear processes for tracking and approval.
- Describe your network across Oman's regions. The program requires outreach to students from diverse geographic and academic backgrounds.
- Include letters of support from Omani academic and civil-society partners. The Embassy values organizations with established local relationships.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations lack demonstrated experience in Oman or with youth programs. Weak university partnerships or unclear program logistics hurt competitiveness. Applicants often underestimate the coordination requirements with a U.S. Embassy partner.
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