Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia
This grant supports private investment in Tunisia’s phosphate sector to improve mineral processing, boost exports, and strengthen trade ties with the U.S. and trusted partners.
Funder: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Due Dates: September 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: One award expected; $1,000,000–$1,536,507 for the project period
Summary: Supports private-sector-led phosphate development, mineral processing optimization, and trade/investment links between Tunisia and trusted partners to advance Tunisia’s economic development and critical minerals export capacity.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, aims to safeguard U.S. critical minerals supply chains by supporting transparent, private-sector-led investment in Tunisia’s phosphate sector. The program focuses on optimizing downstream mineral processing to meet international standards and strengthening trade and investment links between Tunisia and trusted partners. The overarching goal is to advance Tunisia’s economic development and enhance its capacity to export critical minerals, especially phosphates, in alignment with U.S. commercial and strategic interests.
