U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
Bureau of African Affairs
Award ceiling
$50,000,000
Award floor
$5,000,000
Program funding
$500,000,000
- Opportunity #
- DFOP0019410
- Agency
- Bureau of African Affairs
- ALN (CFDA)
- 19.989
- Status
- posted
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
- Closes
- May 27, 2027
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
- Business and Commerce
- Cost sharing required
- No
Who can apply
- •Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- •Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- •Small businesses
- •Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- •For profit organizations other than small businesses
Synopsis
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.
Contact
Bureau of African Affairs · AF-A-Proposals@state.gov