U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program aims to advance America's national interests by promoting market-based, private sector-led growth in sub-Saharan Africa. The program focuses on two strategic areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration. Applicants must submit a statement of interest (SOI) outlining their project ideas, which will be reviewed and selected based on their potential to demonstrate clear, measurable benefits to one or more sub-Saharan countries. The program seeks to strengthen the environment for foreign investment, create sustainable economic growth, and catalyze high-quality U.S. and U.S.-aligned investment and commercial engagement in strategic sectors. Some key aspects of the program include: • Critical Minerals Investment: Supporting the responsible development of critical mineral resources in sub-Saharan Africa, promoting transparent and competitive markets, and addressing policy, regulatory, and technical capacity constraints. • Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration: Strengthening regulatory frameworks, expanding workforce development, improving enabling infrastructure, and addressing market access barriers to promote economic growth and job creation. • Beneficiaries: Projects must benefit one or more countries in sub-Saharan Africa. • Application process: Applicants must submit an SOI, which will be reviewed and selected based on their potential to demonstrate clear, measurable benefits to one or more sub-Saharan countries.