Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia

Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Published: Aug 3, 2026

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the mining and extractives, trade and industry and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Retail. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.0 million – USD 1.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 2, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the mining and extractives sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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. Agency: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs CFDA: 19.600 Eligible Applicants: 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 Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No More Info: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants — https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=6a99e193475247504f681864336d436d&view=Default Contact: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on August 3, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Trade & Commerce, Security, Defense & Justice, and Industry & Manufacturing. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: August 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Mining & Extractives sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $1,000,000 - $1,536,507. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 2, 2026. You have 26 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.