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Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Federal funding opportunity DFOP0018149 from Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation (Department of State).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes July 20, 2026

Posted
June 25, 2026
Closes
July 20, 2026
Award ceiling
$5,409,250
Program funding
$5,409,250
Expected awards
1
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Assistance listing
19.317
Category
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

Synopsis

This NOFO seeks to enhance protective measures for the supply chain of critical minerals, which are commodities of proliferation concern due to their prevalence in countless dual-use items. ACN/EXBS seeks an implementer to bolster export controls, customs screening, and investment screening across key critical mineral producers and transit states worldwide to mitigate their acquisition by U.S. adversaries, while securing supply chains from predatory and illicit practices to bolster U.S. national and economic security.

Who can apply

The following U.S. or foreign organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds), applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards.

How to apply

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Agency contact: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation · 771-204-0446

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