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 organizations working on critical minerals supply chain development and trade with Tunisia. Eligible applicants include U.S. and U.S.-aligned for-profit companies, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. Projects must focus on transparent private-sector investment in phosphate development, downstream mineral processing, and strengthening U.S.-Tunisia trade ties. Activities support commercial diplomacy and Tunisia's economic development through mineral exports.
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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
Required documents
- Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) or equivalent form
- Project Narrative and Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity documentation
- Evidence of partnership agreements (if applicable)
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. Foreign organizations must be U.S.-aligned to qualify.
What activities does this grant support?
Projects focused on phosphate development, downstream mineral processing, trade and investment links between U.S. and Tunisia. Commercial diplomacy and export capacity building are key priorities.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $1,000,000 to $1,536,507 per award.
What is the deadline?
The application deadline is September 2, 2026.
What type of funding is this?
This is a cooperative agreement, meaning active collaboration between the funder and recipient is expected throughout the project.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize partnerships between U.S. companies and Tunisian counterparts to strengthen credibility and demonstrate alignment with diplomatic goals.
- Show how your project advances Tunisia's economic development while protecting U.S. mineral supply chain interests.
- Highlight experience in mineral processing standards, export logistics, or international trade compliance.
- Connect your team's expertise to both commercial operations and development/transparency principles.
- Address how your work strengthens trust and partnership between the U.S. and Tunisia specifically.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they neglect to demonstrate direct connection to Tunisia's phosphate sector or broader U.S.-Tunisia economic relationship. Proposals that focus purely on U.S. benefit without clear development outcome for Tunisia struggle. Weak partnerships with local Tunisian entities or insufficient detail on mineral processing/trade components weaken competitiveness.
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