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: September 4, 2026 (SOI Window 1) | January 31, 2027 (SOI Window 2) | May 31, 2027 (Final application closing date)
Funding Amounts: $5M–$50M per award; up to $500M total program funding; project duration 12–36 months; ~10 awards expected.
Summary: Supports market-based projects that catalyze private sector investment and commercial diplomacy in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on critical minerals and business-enabling environments.
Key Information: Cost sharing is not required; SOIs outside $5M–$50M are ineligible; only organizations (not individuals) may apply.
Description
This program, administered by the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, aims to advance U.S. interests by fostering market-based, private sector-led growth in sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on two strategic areas: (1) Critical Minerals Investment—strengthening responsible development and supply chains for critical minerals, and (2) Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration—improving business environments and facilitating U.S. commercial participation across priority sectors. Projects must deliver measurable benefits to one or more sub-Saharan African countries and demonstrate clear pathways for U.S. business engagement or supply chain goals.
