US-Africa Strategic Investment Program
Limited submission
This grant supports projects that boost private sector investment and US commercial involvement in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on critical minerals and commercial diplomacy for sustainable economic growth.
Funder: Bureau of African Affairs
Due Dates: August 2, 2026 (Window 1: Notice of Intent/Questions) | September 4, 2026 (Window 1: SOI Applications) | September 11, 2026 (Window 2: Notice of Intent/Questions) | November 30, 2026 (Window 2: SOI Applications) | December 14, 2026 (Window 3: Notice of Intent/Questions) | March 1, 2027 (Window 3: SOI Applications) | March 16, 2027 (Window 4: Notice of Intent/Questions) | May 31, 2027 (Window 4: SOI Applications/Final Closing)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $5 million–$50 million each; up to $500 million total program funding; estimated 10 awards; 12–36 month duration.
Summary: Supports market-based, private sector-led projects advancing critical minerals investment and commercial diplomacy to catalyze sustainable economic growth and U.S. commercial engagement in sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Information: Statement of Interest (SOI) required as first step; cost sharing not required; no profit/fee allowed for recipients.
Description
This program seeks to strengthen the environment for foreign investment and sustainable economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa by supporting market-based, private sector-led projects in two strategic areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration. Projects must demonstrate measurable benefits to one or more sub-Saharan African countries, such as increased investment from high-quality U.S. and U.S.-aligned companies, and should create conditions that enable U.S. commercial participation. The program is designed to de-risk and catalyze investment, promote transparent and competitive markets, and advance U.S. national interests.
