US-Africa Strategic Investment Program
This grant supports projects that boost US and allied investment in sub-Saharan Africa’s critical minerals and commercial sectors, promoting sustainable growth and transparent, competitive markets.
Funder: Bureau of African Affairs
Due Dates: August 2, 2026 (Window 1 - Questions/Notice of Intent) | August 21, 2026 (Window 1 - Applications Due) | September 11, 2026 (Window 2 - Questions/Notice of Intent) | November 30, 2026 (Window 2 - Applications Due) | December 14, 2026 (Window 3 - Questions/Notice of Intent) | March 1, 2027 (Window 3 - Applications Due) | March 16, 2027 (Window 4 - Questions/Notice of Intent) | May 27, 2027 (Grants.gov Closing Date) | May 31, 2027 (Window 4 - Applications Due)
Funding Amounts: $5M–$50M per award (12–36 months); total program funding up to $500M; ~10 awards expected.
Summary: Supports market-based, private sector-led solutions to strengthen investment and commercial environments in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on critical minerals and commercial diplomacy.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; projects must benefit sub-Saharan Africa and align with U.S. supply chain goals.
Description
This opportunity from the Bureau of African Affairs (U.S. Department of State) seeks to advance America's national interests by catalyzing private sector-led growth in sub-Saharan Africa. The program targets two strategic areas: (1) Critical Minerals Investment—supporting responsible development and supply chain resilience for critical minerals, and (2) Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration—enhancing regulatory, infrastructure, and workforce conditions to increase U.S. and U.S.-aligned investment. Projects must demonstrate measurable benefits to one or more sub-Saharan African countries and facilitate U.S. commercial participation.
