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Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia

ID: DFOP0019505 • Type: Posted
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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.
Background
The U.S. Embassy Tunis and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs' Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) are launching the 'Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia' program. This initiative aims to promote transparent, private-sector-led investment in phosphate development, enhance downstream mineral processing to align with international standards, and strengthen trade and investment relationships between trusted partners and Tunisia. This will advance the country's economic development and export capacity.

Grant Details
The program will involve various activities aimed at achieving specific project objectives. These include conducting workshops and meetings, providing training sessions, developing application curricula, and delivering services to stakeholders.

The expected outputs will consist of products created, resources developed, participants trained, services delivered, and beneficiaries reached. Short-term outcomes anticipated within 0-6 months post-activity include increased awareness or knowledge among participants, improved skills, and enhanced access to services or products.

Long-term outcomes expected after 6 months include behavioral changes, adoption of best practices, and sustained access to services or applications.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements for this grant opportunity have not been explicitly detailed in the provided document.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant has not been specified in the provided document.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity has not been disclosed in the provided document.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Tunisia.

Overview

Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 9/2/26 the Department of State posted grant opportunity DFOP0019505 for Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.600 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $1.0 million and $1.5 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Closing Date
Past Due
Last Updated
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
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

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,536,507
Floor
$1,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(703) 516-1684
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Documents

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