U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
About This Grant
<p>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.</p>
Grant Summary
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program is a Bureau of African Affairs grant providing $5M to $50M for small business, nonprofit. Applications are due 2027-05-27 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Public International Organizations are also eligible. Recipients must demonstrate alignment with or a commitment to advancing U.S. supply chain goals.
How to Apply
$5M–$50M
2027-05-27
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program from Bureau of African Affairs, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of African Affairs before the deadline.
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U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program?
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program is offered by Bureau of African Affairs and is generally open to small business, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program provide?
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program provides between $5M and $50M per award from Bureau of African Affairs. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program deadline?
Applications for U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program are due 2027-05-27 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of African Affairs, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program?
To apply for U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of African Affairs.
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