Open · DFOP0019410 · CFDA 19.989 · Discretionary

U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of African Affairs, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5M-$50M
Award range
Open
Status
288d
Days left
10
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of African Affairs, offering $5,000,000 -- $50,000,000 across 10 expected awards. Applications close in 288 days.

$5M-$50M
award range
Open
288 days left
10
expected awards
19.989
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program - is cataloged under number DFOP0019410 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.989, posted by Bureau of African Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 23, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000,000 -- $50,000,000. The agency has projected $500.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $500.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $50.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on May 27, 2027 - roughly 288 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000,000 -- $50,000,000

Close Date

May 27, 2027

See deadlines for each application window within the Annual Program Statement.

Posted

July 23, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$500,000,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

DFOP0019410

Key Dates

Posted July 23, 2026
Close Date May 27, 2027
Last Updated July 23, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program", offered by Bureau of African Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 19.989. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 27, 2027.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000,000 -- $50,000,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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