NOFO- U.S.-Oman Youth Council Program
About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the Youth and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education, Scholarships, Entrepreneurship and Workforce. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1,000 – USD 25,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 26, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the Youth sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
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.
Agency: Jaweher Mbarekj
Grantor
CFDA: 19.040
Eligible Applicants: • 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
Applicant Types: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Individuals
Cost Sharing: No
Contact: Jaweher Mbarekj
Grantor
Email: MuscatPASGrants@state.gov
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on July 26, 2026. Last refreshed 12 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About U.S. Mission to Oman
U.S. Mission to Oman has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Governance & Public Administration, and Youth & Employment. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: July 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by U.S. Mission to Oman in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Grants contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is $1,000 - $25,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 26, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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