Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation has posted this community grant for eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 20, 2026. It provides awards up to $5.4M.

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Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Award amount

Up to $5.4M

Expected awards

Posted

Jun 25, 2026

Opportunity number

DFOP0018149

CFDA

19.317

Opportunity description

This NOFO seeks to enhance protective measures for the supply chain of critical minerals, which are commodities of proliferation concern due to their prevalence in countless dual-use items. ACN/EXBS seeks an implementer to bolster export controls, customs screening, and investment screening across key critical mineral producers and transit states worldwide to mitigate their acquisition by U.S. adversaries, while securing supply chains from predatory and illicit practices to bolster U.S. national and economic security.

Who can apply

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

The following U.S. or foreign organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds), applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards.

Funding

Award ceiling

$5.4M

Agency contact

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

EXBS_Grants@state.gov

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