U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
Updated
Cooperative agreement from the Bureau of African Affairs, open to small businesses. Closes May 31, 2027, 223 days left.
| Opportunity number | DFOP0019410 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Field | Business and commerce |
| Award ceiling | $50.0 million |
| Award floor | $5.0 million |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Total program funding | $500.0 million |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 19.989 |
| Posted | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Closes | May 31, 2027 (223 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see the eligibility notes)
Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply. See APS for full eligibility criteria.
Description
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.
Full announcement and how to apply on Grants.gov
Business and commerce grants right now
There are 3 open federal grants in business and commerce that small businesses may apply for; 0 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $1.0 million; this grant offers up to $50.0 million. The agencies offering the most are Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Bureau of African Affairs and DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Grants in this field stay open a median of 285 days; this one is open for 285 days.
Who has won this program before
- Global Impact Solutions, Inc. $98,610 · from Sep 30, 2024
- Individual Recipient $60,000 · from Oct 1, 2024
- Seed Systems Group, Inc. $50,000 · from Sep 30, 2024
- Henry Nxumalo Foundation $23,382 · from Sep 30, 2024
The largest grants and cooperative agreements under assistance listing 19.989 with payments since Oct 1, 2025, from USAspending.gov. Amounts are each award's total.