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U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
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The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program is a federal grant and cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of African Affairs that funds projects supporting critical minerals investment and commercial diplomacy in sub-Saharan Africa, open to Public International Organizations and others who align with U.S. supply chain goals, with a deadline of May 27, 2027.
The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program is a federal funding opportunity sponsored by the Bureau of African Affairs, offered as a Cooperative Agreement or Grant through Grants.gov. The program is designed to advance U.S. national interests by supporting market-based, private sector-led growth in sub-Saharan Africa, focused on two strategic areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration.
The program funds projects that strengthen the environment for foreign investment in sub-Saharan Africa through transparent, competitive processes that create sustainable economic growth. Applicants must design projects that produce clear, measurable benefits to one or more sub-Saharan African countries, such as increasing investment from high-quality U.S. and U.S.-aligned companies. Applicants are also encouraged to show how their proposed work would create conditions that enable greater U.S. commercial participation in the region.
Eligibility extends to Public International Organizations, and all applicants must demonstrate alignment with, or a commitment to advancing, U.S. supply chain goals. This is a general-category federal opportunity open to applicants nationwide (eligible states listed as ALL), though the actual work supported takes place in sub-Saharan Africa.
For a small business or organization working in international trade, critical minerals supply chains, or commercial diplomacy, this program could be relevant if the proposed project ties directly to U.S. strategic and economic interests in Africa. Specific award amounts and funding ranges were not provided in the listing; applicants should confirm award size, full eligibility details, and submission requirements directly at the official Grants.gov listing before applying. The deadline listed is May 27, 2027.
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Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a Cooperative Agreement or Grant, not a loan, according to the listed funding instrument.
Do I have to repay the funding?
Grants and cooperative agreements are generally not repaid, though specific terms should be confirmed at the official source.
Who is eligible to apply?
Public International Organizations are eligible, and all applicants must show alignment with or commitment to U.S. supply chain goals; confirm full eligibility at the official source.
How much funding is available?
The listing does not provide a specific award floor, ceiling, or amount; confirm at the official source.
What is the application deadline?
May 27, 2027, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov at the listed source URL.
Who administers this program?
The Bureau of African Affairs sponsors and administers this program.
What does this program fund?
It funds market-based, private sector-led projects in Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration in sub-Saharan Africa.
Is this funding taxable?
The listing does not address tax treatment; confirm at the official source.
What states are eligible?
Eligibility is listed as open to all states, though the funded projects take place in sub-Saharan Africa.
What kind of results must a project show?
Projects must demonstrate clear, measurable benefits to sub-Saharan African countries, such as increased U.S. or U.S.-aligned investment.
Is this a state or federal program?
It is a federal program listed on Grants.gov.
Can a small business apply directly?
The eligibility text names Public International Organizations specifically; small businesses should confirm their eligibility at the official source.
Opportunity number: DFOP0019410. Source: grants.gov. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Bureau of African Affairs; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.