Simpler Grants.gov #USAU PD NOFO 01/2026

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

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to the African Union seeks proposals for a grant program focused on advancing U.S. commercial diplomacy and strengthening trade and investment ties with African Union member states. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to the African Union - Public Diplomacy Section - Program Details: - Grant program to support U.S.–Africa trade and investment - Activities may include: - Business matchmaking - U.S. expert-led commercial workshops - Sector-specific engagements - Initiatives to address market access constraints - Projects must deliver measurable outcomes such as new business linkages, MOUs, commercial networks, and investment flows - Eligibility: - Open to non-profit organizations, business associations, educational institutions, government entities, and individuals - For-profit entities are not eligible - Funding: - Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 - Total available funding is $40,000 - Performance Period: - Projects must be completed within 6 to 12 months - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on expanding market access for U.S. companies and promoting U.S. best practices - Projects must demonstrate clear, measurable commercial outcomes - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic activities rather than procurement of products

Description

The U.S. Mission to the African Union invites proposals to advance U.S. commercial diplomacy by strengthening trade and investment ties between the U.S. and African markets. The program aims to expand opportunities for U.S. companies, promote U.S. best practices, and deliver mutual economic benefits through activities such as business matchmaking, expert-led workshops, and sector-specific engagements. Projects should demonstrate measurable outcomes like new business linkages and increased investment flows. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, business associations, government entities, and individuals.

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