U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
This program funds market-based, private sector-led projects that improve foreign investment conditions and commercial diplomacy in sub-Saharan Africa, especially for critical minerals investment and related U.S./U.S.-aligned commercial participation.
⚑ Eligibility notice is partial; full APS may contain additional applicant restrictions. · Foreign public international organizations are explicitly eligible. · Cooperative agreement; likely substantial sponsor involvement/oversight. · Primary focus is investment facilitation/commercial diplomacy, not research.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 20 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
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.
Eligibility
Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply. See APS for full eligibility criteria.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Bureau of African Affairs <AF-A-Proposals@state.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Federal (generic) conventions SEE A FEDERAL EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Federal (generic)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.