Opportunity Listing - Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia

Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia

Agency: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Assistance Listings: 19.600 -- Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

Description

U.S. Embassy Tunis and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs' Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seek applications for the “Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia” program, a commercial diplomacy initiative to support transparent, private-sector-led investment in phosphate development, optimize downstream mineral processing to meet international standards, and strengthen trade and investment links between trusted partners and Tunisia, advancing Tunisia’s economic development and export capacity.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S. and U.S.-aligned for-profit companies and organizations, such as corporations and commercial firms • U.S. and U.S.-aligned not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Grantor contact information

Description

NEA-Grants@state.gov

Email

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
SF424.pdf	SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424	Sep 2, 2026 06:58 PM UTC
SF424A.pdf	SF-424A BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs	Sep 2, 2026 06:58 PM UTC
SF424B.pdf	SF-424B ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS	Sep 2, 2026 06:59 PM UTC
APPENDIX_1_-_Budget_Sample_Template_and_Budget_Narrative_Guidance.xlsx	APPENDIX 1— Budget Sample Template and Budget Narrative Guidance	Sep 2, 2026 06:59 PM UTC
APPENDIX_2_-_Logic_Model_and_Theory_of_Change.docx	APPENDIX 2— Logic Model Template	Sep 2, 2026 06:59 PM UTC
APPENDIX_3_Results_Monitoring_Plan_Template.docx	APPENDIX 3— Results Monitoring Plan Template	Sep 2, 2026 06:59 PM UTC
TUNISIA_PhosCo__FY26_-_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity.pdf	Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains-Tunisia NOFO	Sep 2, 2026 07:01 PM UTC
MyGrants_Grantee_Account_Creation_Guide.pdf	MyGrants Grantee Account Creation Guide	Sep 2, 2026 07:01 PM UTC
MyGrants-Application-Submission-Job-Aid.pdf	MyGrants Application Submission Job Aid	Sep 2, 2026 07:01 PM UTC
August_17_NOFO_Information_Session-_RSVP_Required.pdf	August 17 NOFO Information Session- RSVP Required	Sep 2, 2026 07:02 PM UTC
DFOP0019505_-_Tunisia_PhosCo_QA_FINAL.pdf	Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains-Tunisia Questions and Answers	Sep 2, 2026 07:02 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closing: September 3, 2026

Application process

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

Award

$--

Program Funding

Expected awards

$1,000,000

Award Minimum

$1,536,507

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DFOP0019505

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Applications should support transparent, private-sector-led investment in phosphate development, optimize downstream mineral processing to meet international standards, and strengthen trade and investment links between trusted partners and Tunisia, advancing Tunisia’s economic development and export capacity.

History

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Posted date:

September 2, 2026

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