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U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs. This program advances U.S. national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. It seeks solutions that strengthen the environment for foreign investment, particularly in critical minerals and commercial diplomacy, with clear benefits to one or more Sub-Saharan countries.
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Opportunity Listing - U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program Agency: Bureau of African Affairs Assistance Listings: 19. 989 -- State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs Last Updated: August 19, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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. Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply.
See APS for full eligibility criteria. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated 20260819_APS_QnA. pdf APS questions and answers dated August 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 04:27 PM UTC AF-A_Annual_Program_Statement_V4.
pdf APS Version 4 (August 28, 2026) Aug 28, 2026 02:57 PM UTC Link to additional information Link to Opportunity in MyGrants Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. and U.S.-aligned for-profit companies and organizations, U.S. and U.S.-aligned not-for-profit organizations, and public international organizations. Public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are also eligible. Recipients must demonstrate alignment with or a commitment to advancing U.S. supply chain goals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000,000 - $50,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program are due May 27, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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