U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
At a glance
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program is an open federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of African Affairs (Department of State). Applications are due May 31, 2027. Individual awards are listed as $5M – $50M, with about 10 awards expected and $500M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private colleges & universities, for-profit organizations (not small businesses) and 2 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.989 (State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Aug 19, 2026Posted
- May 31, 2027Application deadlinenext date
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Close date
- May 31, 2027
- Award floor
- $5,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $50,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $500,000,000
- Expected awards
- 10
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Public colleges & universities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply. See APS for full eligibility criteria.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
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 & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
How to apply
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Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.989
Historical data · not a predictionWho was funded under ALN 19.989
Historical data · not a predictionSince October 1, 2023, 31 grant awards had funding actions under State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs, with 1 sub-awards passed on to other organizations. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.
- UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANISATION$2.17M
- THE MITRE CORPORATION$1.25M
- CENTER FOR ADVANCED DEFENSE STUDIES, INC. (THE)$1.18M
- NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS$987K
- INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISTS INC$987K
Agency contact (as published)
Bureau of African Affairs
AF-A-Proposals@state.gov
202-890-9795
Quick answers
When is the deadline for “U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program”?
According to the official notice, applications are due May 31, 2027. Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.
Who is eligible to apply for “U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities, For-profit organizations (not small businesses), Small businesses and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $5m – $50m, total estimated program funding is $500,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 10 awards.
How do I apply for “U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity DFOP0019410), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.