This funding opportunity supports projects that deepen U.S.-Africa economic ties by expanding trade and investment connections, promoting innovation and technology transfer using U.S. solutions, and increasing economic opportunities that support U.S. commercial engagement. Funded activities include business matchmaking, U.S. expert-led workshops, sector-specific engagements, and addressing market access constraints. Projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes such as new business linkages, MOUs, commercial networks, and investment flows.
Eligible applicants are individuals who can facilitate U.S.-Africa commercial engagement and trade expansion. The focus is on those able to support U.S. economic interests and promote U.S. business practices in African markets.
