OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesDFOP0019410

U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

Bureau of African AffairsCloses May 31, 2027(230 days left)$5,000,000 – $50,000,000

Does this fit your business?

A federal program from the Bureau of African Affairs funding very large projects ($5M-$50M) that grow U.S. private-sector investment in sub-Saharan Africa, focused on critical minerals and commercial diplomacy. It fits finance, environment/critical-minerals, and trade-oriented firms with the capacity to run multi-million-dollar projects. Small businesses without Africa operations or projects at this scale should not bother applying.

Best for
Finance & Banking firms working on U.S.-Africa investment, Environment & Conservation businesses tied to critical minerals, Retail & E-Commerce companies with U.S.-Africa trade activity, For-profit organizations of any size pursuing sub-Saharan Africa projects
Not for
Housing & Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Social Services & Nonprofit organizations without an Africa investment angle
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
84
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
78
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
77
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Investment, Economic development, Commercial diplomacy, Critical minerals, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$5,000,000 – $50,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
May 31, 2027. The notice was posted August 19, 2026, so the window is open for well over 60 days.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $5,000,000 to $50,000,000. The program has $500,000,000 total and expects to make about 10 awards.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and Public International Organizations. The APS has the full eligibility criteria.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check the APS before assuming.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible.

About this grant

The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration. This program seeks market-based solutions that strengthen the environment for foreign investment in sub-Saharan Africa through transparent and competitive processes, creating sustainable economic growth in two strategic focus areas. Projects must demonstrate clear, measurable benefits to one or more sub-Saharan countries, such as increased investment from high-quality U.S. and U.S.-aligned companies. Applicants are also encouraged to identify how their projects create conditions that enable U.S. commercial participation.

Who can apply

Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply. See APS for full eligibility criteria.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • International affairs
  • Investment
  • Trade

Program contact

Bureau of African AffairsAF-A-Proposals@state.gov202-890-9795

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