Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Funding is available to strengthen export controls and screening of critical minerals to secure global supply chains and prevent U.S. adversaries from acquiring these key resources.
Funder: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (Questions deadline) | July 20, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,409,250 total; one award; project period up to 24 months.
Summary: Funds a single implementer to strengthen export controls, customs, and investment screening for critical minerals supply chains to counter proliferation and protect U.S. national security.
Key Information: No cost share required; for-profit applicants are eligible but cannot earn profit; SAM.gov registration required.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation (U.S. Department of State), supports a single award to enhance protective measures for the global supply chain of critical minerals—commodities vital to defense and dual-use goods and at risk of exploitation by U.S. adversaries. The recipient will design and implement activities to bolster export controls, customs screening, and investment screening in key mineral-producing and transit states worldwide. The aim is to mitigate illicit acquisition and predatory practices, safeguard U.S. national and economic security, and support international best practices for supply chain integrity.
Key activities include:
- Assessing vulnerabilities in foreign country export control, customs, and investment screening systems.
- Mapping and engaging relevant regulatory and private sector stakeholders.
- Delivering capacity-building activities and user-friendly resources (e.g., process maps, manuals).
- Supporting the adoption of robust legal, regulatory, and enforcement mechanisms.
- Coordinating with U.S. Embassies, U.S. government agencies, and other donors.
The project should propose innovative, flexible approaches and be prepared to adjust based on U.S. government priorities during the award period. Subawards and consortia are encouraged.
