U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

The U.S. Department of State is seeking organizations to submit statements of interest for projects that catalyze critical-minerals investment and commercial diplomacy in sub-Saharan Africa, with anticipated awards of $5 million to $50 million.

United States of America > Department of State > Bureau of African Affairs > Office of Assistance


General
Open (posted)
DFOP0019410
May 31, 2027 12:00 PM
Aug 19, 2026 12:00 PM
$50,000,000.00
1 year base + options: 2 years, 3 years
Grant
Federal
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af-a-proposals@state.gov
Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs is soliciting concise statements of interest for projects that advance two focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration. Proposed projects must use market-based, private-sector-led approaches to strengthen transparent and competitive investment environments and produce measurable benefits for one or more sub-Saharan African countries, including increased participation by high-quality U.S. or U.S.-aligned companies. Eligible prime applicants include U.S. and non-U.S. for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations. Projects may include regulatory and policy support, geological mapping and mineral-resource data, transaction advisory services, feasibility studies, workforce development, infrastructure and market-access improvements, technology standards, digital connectivity, cybersecurity, energy, healthcare, and related technical assistance. New non-temporary structural construction is generally ineligible. Applicants must first submit a four-page statement of interest consisting of a one-page critical-details table, a two-page narrative, and a one-page summary budget; no annexes or supplemental attachments are permitted at this stage. Awards are anticipated as grants or cooperative agreements ranging from $5 million to $50 million, with proposed project periods of one to three years.

Classification Codes
NAICS928120International Affairs
PSCAM17R&D- INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND COOPERATION (COMMERCIALIZED)
Smart Codes
critical minerals investmentcommercial diplomacyeconomic development programs
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 19, 2026-Post Date
May 31, 2027-Window 4 Application Deadline
Requirements
Scored
Yes
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