U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program 2027 Grant
DOS-AF
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 5 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Subsaharan-Africa. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
This program funds market-based, private sector-led investment projects in sub-Saharan Africa focused on critical minerals and commercial diplomacy, with emphasis on attracting U.S. and U.S.-aligned foreign investment. Projects must demonstrate measurable economic benefits and create conditions enabling U.S. commercial participation in the region.
About this grant
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. 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 encouraged to identify how their projects create conditions that enable U.S. commercial participation.
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, public international organizations, and other eligible entities as clarified in the full APS (Advanced Planning Statement). Full eligibility information is available in the APS announcement.
Key requirements
- ✓Projects must demonstrate clear, measurable benefits to one or more sub-Saharan African countries
- ✓Focus on two strategic areas: Critical Minerals Investment or Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration
- ✓Must show how projects create conditions enabling U.S. and U.S.-aligned company participation
- ✓Market-based, private sector-led solutions required
- ✓Transparent and competitive processes must be demonstrated
Funder contact
The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does DOS-AF offer?
- U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program offers $5M – $50M.
- When is the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program deadline?
- Applications close 27 May 2027.
- Who can apply for U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program?
- Eligibility covers organisations in SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA; startup, sme, large-company, nonprofit, social-enterprise, consortium, consultancy, engineering-contractor. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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