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Grant for U.S.–Africa Trade and Investment Engagement Programs

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Ethiopia seeks proposals for programs that enhance U.S.–Africa trade and investment engagement. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Ethiopia, U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) public diplomacy section - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in this solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Programs and activities to advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and strengthen U.S.–Africa trade and investment ties - Example activities include: - Business matchmaking between U.S. and African companies - Expert-led commercial workshops - Sector-specific engagements - Initiatives to address market access constraints - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on expanding opportunities for U.S. businesses in African markets - Promotion of U.S. best practices and technology transfer - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, business/trade associations, governmental institutions, and public international organizations - Funding is structured as a grant, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Place of Performance: - U.S. Mission to Ethiopia (federal office) - Period of Performance: - Not specified in the notice

Description

The U.S. Mission to the African Union invites proposals to advance U.S. commercial diplomacy by strengthening U.S.-Africa trade and investment ties and expanding opportunities for U.S. companies in African markets. The program aims to deepen economic ties by expanding trade and investment connections, promoting innovation and technology transfer, and increasing economic opportunities supporting U.S. commercial engagement. Activities may include business matchmaking, U.S. expert-led commercial workshops, sector-specific engagements, and addressing market access constraints. Projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes such as new business linkages, MOUs, commercial networks, and investment flows.

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