At a glance
Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs for the science & technology sector. Funding is $1M–$1.5M. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). The following organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S. and U.S.-aligned for-profit companies and organizations, such as corp. The application deadline is September 2, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $1M–$1.5M
- Deadline
- Sep 2, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
U.S. Embassy Tunis and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs' Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seek applications for the “Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia” program, a commercial diplomacy initiative to support transparent, private-sector-led investment in phosphate development, optimize downstream mineral processing to meet international standards, and strengthen trade and investment links between trusted partners and Tunisia, advancing Tunisia’s economic development and export capacity.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). The following organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S. and U.S.-aligned for-profit companies and organizations, such as corporations and commercial firms • U.S. and U.S.-aligned not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DFOP0019505. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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