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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

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Additional information

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

Grantor contact information

Description

DFOP0019410

Email

AF-A-Proposals@state.gov

AF-A-Proposals@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
20260819_AF-A_Annual_Program_Statement_v3_QnA_clarifications.pdf
APS version 3 dated August 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026 04:26 PM UTC
20260819_APS_QnA.pdf
APS questions and answers dated August 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026 04:27 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closing: May 31, 2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$500,000,000

Program Funding

10

Expected awards

$5,000,000

Award Minimum

$50,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DFOP0019410

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Business and commerce

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

2

Posted date:

August 19, 2026

Archive date:

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