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Supporting Implementation of the REIF in the Great Lakes Region of Africa

Agency: Bureau of African Affairs

Assistance Listings: 19.989 -- State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

The "Supporting Implementation of the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF) in the Great Lakes Region of Africa” project advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth in the area of Critical Minerals Investment in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda. This program aims to improve governance and regulation to attract American business and counter corrupt and unfair practices that hamper economic growth in the region, disadvantage the competitive process, and handicap companies that adhere to rule of law. The project will accomplish these objectives by providing targeted technical and advisory support to relevant host nation institutions and individuals involved in the mining industries within the DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

Business

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

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

AF-A-Proposals@state.gov

Email

AF-A-Proposals@state.gov

AF-A-Proposals@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Support_to_the_REIF_NOFO_20260810_v1_Final.pdf
NOFO
Aug 10, 2026 11:10 PM UTC
Budget_Template_FY26_with_MTDC_Calculation_Final.xlsx
Sample budget template
Aug 10, 2026 11:10 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closing: September 9, 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

$14,490,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$14,490,000

Award Minimum

$14,490,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DFOP0019574

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Business and commerce

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

2

Posted date:

August 10, 2026

Archive date:

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