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U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
- Deadline
- May 31, 2027 (219 days left)
- Who can apply
- Others
- Award range
- $5.0 million to $50 million
- Expected awards
- 10
- Total program funding
- $500 million
- Your own money required
- No cost sharing or matching required
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019410
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Assistance listing
- 19.989
More on who can apply
Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply. See APS for full eligibility criteria.
What it funds
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.
Open the official notice on Grants.gov ↗What to do next
- Open the official notice on Grants.gov and download the full announcement (the NOFO) and any attachments.
- Check you can apply: the eligible applicants above, and any detail in the notice's eligibility section.
- Register your organization in SAM.gov (choose "all awards") and create a Grants.gov account; allow several weeks the first time.
- Apply through Grants.gov exactly as the notice says, before May 31, 2027. Late applications are usually not accepted.
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From Grants.gov's official daily extract of Oct 25, 2026. The notice on Grants.gov and its attachments are what count. UX Contract is independent and not a government website.