Opportunity ID: 363660
General Information
| Funding Opportunity Number | DFOP0019410 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program |
| Agency | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Document Type | synopsis |
| Version | 2 |
| Opportunity Category | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Funding Instrument Type | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Expected Number of Awards | 10 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement | No |
| Posted Date | Aug 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Last Updated Date | Aug 19, 2026 12:30:21 PM EDT |
| Original Closing Date | May 31, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Current Closing Date | May 31, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Current Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Estimated Synopsis Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Application Due Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Award Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Project Start Date | Not specified |
| Archive Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | 500,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling | 50,000,000 |
| Award Floor | 5,000,000 |
Assistance Listings
- 19.989 — State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses |
Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply. See APS for full eligibility criteria.
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.
Additional Information
| Contact | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Contact Information | DFOP0019410 |
| AF-A-Proposals@state.gov | |
| Email Description | AF-A-Proposals@state.gov |
| Phone | 202-890-9795 |
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Version History
Version history
| Opp hist id / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Opp hist id / Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity number | DFOP0019410 |
| Opportunity title | U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program |
| Owning agency code | DOS-AF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Id / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Synopsis / Id / Revision | 0 |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Synopsis / Revision | 0 |
| Synopsis / Version | 1 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | DOS-AF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | AF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | DOS-AF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | DOS-AF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 202-890-9795 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | DFOP0019410 |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | 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. |
| Synopsis / Response date | May 31, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Response date desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Aug 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Number of awards | 10 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 500000000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 500,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 50000000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 50,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 5000000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 5,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Aug 19, 2026 12:27:54 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Action type | U |
| Synopsis / Action date | Aug 19, 2026 12:30:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | Aug 19, 2026 12:25:49 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Aug 19, 2026 12:25:49 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 22 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | CA |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Cooperative Agreement |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | BC |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Business and Commerce |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2027-05-31-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-08-19-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-08-19-12-27-54 |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 435149 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Cfdas 1 / Revision | 0 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 19.989 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs |
| Synopsis modified fields | Not specified |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
Attachment changes
| Id / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Id / Att type | D |
| Id / Created date | Aug 28, 2026 10:58:51 AM EDT |
| Id / Att type desc | Related Documents |
| Id / Comments date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Change comments | Note that a new version of the APS is posted on August 28, 2026. The new version modifies the timing and requirements for submission under Window 2 and removes Windows 3 and 4. No changes are made to the timeline or requirements for Window 1. |
| Id / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Id / Att type | D |
| Id / Created date | Aug 19, 2026 12:27:54 PM EDT |
| Id / Att type desc | Related Documents |
| Id / Comments date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Change comments | Posting of APS version 3 and questions and answers |
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| Id | 363660 |
| Revision | 1 |
| Opportunity number | DFOP0019410 |
| Opportunity title | U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program |
| Owning agency code | DOS-AF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Synopsis / Version | 2 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | DOS-AF |
| Synopsis / Agency name | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Synopsis / Agency phone | 202-890-9795 |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | AF-A-Proposals@state.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | AF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | DOS-AF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | DOS-AF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Seed | DOS |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency name | Department of State |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 202-890-9795 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | DFOP0019410 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | AF-A-Proposals@state.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | AF-A-Proposals@state.gov |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | 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. |
| Synopsis / Response date | May 31, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Response date desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Aug 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Number of awards | 10 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 500000000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 500,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 50000000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 50,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 5000000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 5,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply. See APS for full eligibility criteria. |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Aug 28, 2026 10:58:51 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Mod comments | Posting of APS questions and answers and APS version 3, which incorporates clarifying edits based on the questions and answers. |
| Synopsis / Created date | Aug 19, 2026 12:25:49 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Aug 19, 2026 12:30:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 06 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 2 / Id | 12 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 2 / Description | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 3 / Id | 13 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 3 / Description | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 4 / Id | 20 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 4 / Description | Private institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 5 / Id | 23 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 5 / Description | Small businesses |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 6 / Id | 25 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 6 / Description | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 7 / Id | 22 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 7 / Description | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | CA |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Cooperative Agreement |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | BC |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Business and Commerce |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2027-05-31-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-08-19-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-08-28-10-58-51 |
| Agency details / Code | AF |
| Agency details / Seed | DOS-AF |
| Agency details / Agency name | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Agency details / Agency code | DOS-AF |
| Agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Top agency details / Code | DOS |
| Top agency details / Seed | DOS |
| Top agency details / Agency name | Department of State |
| Top agency details / Agency code | DOS |
| Top agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Id | 81119 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Folder type | Full Announcement |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Folder name | APS and Questions and Answers |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Zip lob size | 767970 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Created date | Aug 19, 2026 12:26:27 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Last updated date | Aug 28, 2026 10:57:44 AM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Id | 354842 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Mime type | application/pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File name | AF-A Annual Program Statement V4.pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File description | APS Version 4 (August 28, 2026) |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File lob size | 582317 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Created date | Aug 28, 2026 10:57:34 AM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Synopsis att folder id | 81119 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Id | 354702 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Mime type | application/pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / File name | 20260819 APS QnA.pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / File description | APS questions and answers dated August 19, 2026 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / File lob size | 274191 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Created date | Aug 19, 2026 12:27:19 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Synopsis att folder id | 81119 |
| Synopsis document urls | Not specified |
| Syn att change comments 1 / Id / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Syn att change comments 1 / Id / Att type | D |
| Syn att change comments 1 / Id / Created date | Aug 28, 2026 10:58:51 AM EDT |
| Syn att change comments 1 / Id / Att type desc | Related Documents |
| Syn att change comments 1 / Id / Comments date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Syn att change comments 1 / Change comments | Note that a new version of the APS is posted on August 28, 2026. The new version modifies the timing and requirements for submission under Window 2 and removes Windows 3 and 4. No changes are made to the timeline or requirements for Window 1. |
| Syn att change comments 2 / Id / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Syn att change comments 2 / Id / Att type | D |
| Syn att change comments 2 / Id / Created date | Aug 19, 2026 12:27:54 PM EDT |
| Syn att change comments 2 / Id / Att type desc | Related Documents |
| Syn att change comments 2 / Id / Comments date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Syn att change comments 2 / Change comments | Posting of APS version 3 and questions and answers |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 435149 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 363660 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 19.989 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs |
| Opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Closed opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Original due date | May 31, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original due date desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis modified fields | revision; version; agencyAddressDesc; agencyContactEmail; agencyContactEmailDesc; synopsisDesc; applicantEligibilityDesc; createTimeStamp; applicantTypes |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Error messages | Not specified |
| Syn post date in past | Yes |
| Doc type | synopsis |
| Forecast hist count | 0 |
| Synopsis hist count | 0 |
| Assist compatible | No |
| Assist url | Not specified |
| Related opps | Not specified |
| Ost | POSTED |
Related Documents
20260819 APS QnA.pdf
AF-A Annual Program Statement V4.pdf
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