Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain

DOS-ACN Posted DFOP0018149

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.

Eligibility

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.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$5,409,250.00
Total Estimated Funding
$5,409,250.00
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
June 25, 2026
Closes
July 20, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Agency Code
DOS-ACN
Funding Instrument
Other