[Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-political-affairs/bureau-of-european-and-eurasian-affairs)

January 15, 2026 (RFI responses)

Funding TBD; this is a Request for Information, not a grant application.

The U.S. Department of State seeks input on designing an initiative to promote U.S. engagement and investment in Ukraine’s critical minerals sector.

This is an RFI only; not a call for proposals, funding applications, or contracts.

--- ## Description The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR), U.S. Department of State, is requesting information to inform the design of a future initiative supporting the development of Ukraine’s critical minerals sector. The goal is to promote U.S. engagement and investment, advance supply chain resilience, and foster economic partnership with Ukraine. This RFI seeks input on trends, challenges, opportunities, and organizational capabilities relevant to critical minerals in Ukraine, but does not constitute a funding opportunity or solicitation. --- ## Due Dates - January 15, 2026: Deadline for submitting responses to the Request for Information (RFI). *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - No funding is associated with this RFI. - Future funding amounts, award ceilings, and project durations are to be determined if a subsequent funding opportunity is released. --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is to be determined (TBD). - All interested parties—companies, organizations, individuals, and potential offerors—regardless of registration or incorporation status, are encouraged to submit RFI responses. - This RFI is not a solicitation for proposals or applications for funding. --- ## Application Process - Submit responses electronically as a Microsoft Word file to EURACERFI@state.gov. - Subject line: “RFI No. RFI-EURACE-2026-001 for Ukraine Critical Minerals Investments.” - Submission must not exceed six pages: up to five pages for questions (see RFI), and one page for organizational capability. - Include the following at the beginning of page one: RFI Reference Number, Submitter’s Name, Registered Business Address, Authorized Representative Name and Email. - No cover letter is required. - No proposals, applications, or cost information will be accepted; questions will not be answered. --- ## Additional Information - Responses are for planning and design purposes only and will not be made public. - Responding to the RFI does not obligate the U.S. Government to issue a future funding opportunity. - Any future solicitations will be announced on [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov) and/or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov). - No costs will be reimbursed for responding to this RFI. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Listing (RFI-EURACE-2026-001)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360984) - [Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (Funder Home Page)](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-political-affairs/bureau-of-european-and-eurasian-affairs) - [RFI Full PDF](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/RFI-EURACE-2026-001-for-Ukraine-Critical-Minerals-Investments.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |------------------|-----------------------------|--------------| | Sascha Kemper | [kempers@state.gov](mailto:kempers@state.gov) | 202-802-5764 | For submission: EURACERFI@state.gov ---

Ukraine Critical Minerals Investments

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