Impeding Chinese Communist Party Domination in AF Critical Minerals
ID: 360065Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (DOS-ISN)

Award Range

$1M - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360065

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    Description

    The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation of the U.S. Department of State has announced a funding opportunity titled "Impeding Chinese Communist Party Domination in Africa's Critical Minerals." This grant aims to map China's mining and supply chains in eight African nations—Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—while identifying proliferation risks and recommending actions for the U.S. government to enhance competition and access for U.S. businesses in critical mineral supply chains. The project is crucial for understanding and countering China's influence in strategically important sectors, with a funding ceiling of $1,479,750 over a 24-month period. Applications are due by August 18, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to ECC_Grants@state.gov for further information.

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    DFOP0017450.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at "Impeding Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Domination in Africa's Critical Minerals" under opportunity number DFOP0017450. The project seeks to counter China's extensive involvement in mining and infrastructure in eight African nations—Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—through mapping operations and identifying proliferation risks. The funding amount is capped at $1,479,750 over 24 months, with applications due by August 18, 2025. Eligible applicants include various organizations, including not-for-profits and educational institutions. The project's goals involve understanding and addressing China's influence and illicit activities in Africa, supporting U.S. interests in critical mineral supply chains, and promoting lawful competition against China's schemes. Key deliverables include comprehensive mapping of Chinese mining networks, actionable recommendations for U.S. government strategies to compete and regulate access to resources, and performance indicators related to corruption and the effectiveness of interventions. Overall, the NOFO emphasizes enhancing U.S. engagement and understanding of critical mineral exploitation in Africa, while proactively mitigating China's growing influence in strategically important sectors.
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