Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia
🏛 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (DOS-NEA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S. and U.S.-aligned organizations engaged in critical minerals development, particularly phosphate production and processing in Tunisia. Eligible recipients include for-profit companies, nonprofits, think tanks, educational institutions, and public international organizations. Activities focus on transparent private-sector investment, mineral processing optimization, and strengthening U.S.-Tunisia trade partnerships. Geographic scope is limited to projects with Tunisia involvement.
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Program description
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
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed application form or Federal Award form (SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative describing approach, activities, and outcomes
- Budget and budget narrative/justification
- Organizational capacity statement
- Evidence of U.S.-Tunisia partnerships or letters of support
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
- 📞 703-516-1684
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.600 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$65,167,600
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$24,959,025
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$19,073,380
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$6,449,156
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$6,344,087
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$5,800,000
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$5,347,622
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$5,241,060
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$5,102,893
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$5,000,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.600). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2020 | $28,478,840 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S. and U.S.-aligned for-profit companies, nonprofits, think tanks, educational institutions, and public international organizations are eligible. Civil society organizations and governmental institutions may also apply.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $1,000,000 to $1,536,507 per grant.
What activities are supported?
The program supports transparent private-sector investment in phosphate development, mineral processing optimization, and trade/investment partnerships between the U.S. and Tunisia.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required for this grant.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is September 2, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on transparent, private-sector-led approaches that strengthen U.S.-Tunisia partnerships in critical minerals. Emphasize commercial viability alongside development goals.
- Clearly explain how your project advances Tunisia's phosphate sector and export capacity. Connect activities to international mineral processing standards and best practices.
- Demonstrate U.S. alignment and government support for your organization. Include evidence of relationships or partnerships with Tunisian counterparts.
- Detail how your project addresses supply chain security for U.S. critical minerals interests. Explain tangible outcomes for private-sector participation and trade.
- Tailor your narrative to commercial diplomacy objectives. Balance profit potential with transparent, ethical business practices and economic development.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear private-sector commercial viability or focus too heavily on aid/development rather than profitable investment. Insufficient evidence of U.S.-Tunisian partnerships or government buy-in from either side. Vague supply chain security justification or failure to explain specific mineral processing improvements and international standards alignment.
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