Open · DFOP0019505 · CFDA 19.600 · Discretionary

Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia

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

$1M-$1.5M
Award range
Open
Status
19d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, offering $1,000,000 -- $1,536,507 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 19 days.

$1M-$1.5M
award range
Open
19 days left
1
expected award
19.600
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia - is cataloged under number DFOP0019505 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.600, posted by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 4, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $1,536,507. It expects to issue 1 award. 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 September 2, 2026 - roughly 19 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

$1,000,000 -- $1,536,507

Close Date

September 2, 2026

Posted

August 4, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

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

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

NEA-Grants@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 4, 2026
Close Date September 2, 2026
Last Updated August 4, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia", offered by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 19.600. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 2, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $1,536,507. Expected number of awards: 1.
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.

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