U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

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.

Program Details

Bureau of African Affairs is a federal agency that offers the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program grant program to support environment energy and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Bureau of African Affairs through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy and sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Bureau of African Affairs or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5M – $50M. The application deadline is May 27, 2027 (306 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports environment energy and sustainability. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Bureau of African Affairs before applying.

Award details

Award range: $5M – $50M. Applications close on May 27, 2027 (306 days remaining).

Categories

Environment Energy · Sustainability