Strategic commercial engagement for U.S.–AU Trade and Investment

The U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for programs supporting commercial diplomacy, strengthening U.S.–AU trade and investment, and advancing U.S. economic interests in Africa. This initiative seeks proposals from non-profit organizations, business associations, educational institutions, government entities, and individuals to implement projects with a significant American component. Projects should focus on expanding market access, promoting trade and investment, strengthening investment pathways, and fostering technology and innovation partnerships. Awards will range from $5,000 to $25,000, with a total of $40,000 available. The application deadline is June 8, 2026. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov, unless they are individuals or exempted. Proposals should be practical, results-oriented, and completed within 12 months, with an emphasis on sustainable, long-term impact. The NOFO outlines detailed requirements for application content, budget justification, and submission. Projects relating to partisan political activity, charitable activities, construction, specific religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, or those duplicating existing efforts are not supported.

The U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for programs supporting U.S.-AU trade and investment. This initiative seeks proposals from non-profit organizations, educational institutions, business associations, governmental entities, and individuals to strengthen commercial diplomacy, promote U.S. economic interests, and foster private-sector partnerships in Sub-Saharan and North Africa. Projects should aim to expand market access, facilitate trade and investment, and advance technology and innovation. The NOFO emphasizes measurable outcomes, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, and a total of $40,000 available. The deadline for applications is June 8, 2026. Eligibility requires a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and SAM.gov registration for organizations, with specific exclusions for partisan political activities, charitable work, construction, and direct social services. Proposals will be evaluated on program quality, organizational capacity, project planning, budget, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability.

The U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for programs that strengthen U.S.–Africa trade and investment ties. The initiative, titled “Strategic commercial engagement for U.S.–AU Trade and Investment,” seeks proposals from non-profit organizations, educational institutions, business associations, governmental entities, and individuals to advance U.S. economic interests in Sub-Saharan and North Africa. Projects should promote market access for U.S. companies, support high-quality commercial engagement, and foster durable private-sector partnerships. The performance period for projects is 6 to 12 months, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, and a total available funding of $40,000. Applications are due by June 8, 2026, and must include mandatory federal forms, a detailed proposal (max 10 pages), a budget justification, key personnel resumes, and letters of support from partners. Eligibility requires a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and SAM.gov registration for organizations, with specific exemptions and submission methods outlined. The NOFO prohibits funding for partisan political activities, charitable or development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, or activities duplicating existing projects.

The U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for programs promoting strategic commercial engagement between the U.S. and the African Union. The initiative aims to strengthen trade, investment, and business linkages, advance U.S. economic interests, and foster private sector partnerships. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, business associations, governmental entities, and individuals. Projects should have a significant American component and focus on expanding market access, trade and investment promotion, and technology partnerships. The NOFO outlines application requirements, including mandatory forms, a detailed proposal (maximum ten pages), a budget justification, and attachments such as resumes and letters of support. Applications are due by June 8, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the program idea, organizational capacity, project planning, budget, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability. Award amounts range from $5,000 to $25,000, with total available funding of $40,000.