U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
- Posted
- August 12, 2026
- Closes
- May 27, 2027
- Award ceiling
- $50,000,000
- Award floor
- $5,000,000
- Program funding
- $500,000,000
- Expected awards
- 10
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Assistance listing
- 19.989
- Category
- Business and Commerce
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 19.989 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $8.6M
- FY2025 obligated
- $1.2M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 31
Top recipients: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, The Mitre Corporation, Center for Advanced Defense Studies, Inc. (the), National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, International Center for Journalists Inc
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026
Synopsis
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.
Who can apply
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Small businesses
Public international organizations are also eligible. See APS for full eligibility information.
How to apply
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