# U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0019410-u-s-africa-strategic-investment-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363660

> Bureau of African Affairs is offering grants of up to $50.0 million (at least $5.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 10 awards worth $500 million in total. Applications close on May 31, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0019410 |
| Agency | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | May 31, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $50.0 million |
| Award floor | $5.0 million |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $500 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.989 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

## What the grant 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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program?

Bureau of African Affairs accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program?

Closes May 31, 2027 (212 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $50.0 million each. About $500 million in total across about 10 awards.