This grant is designed to improve the security of the supply chain for critical minerals, which are important materials used in many products. The goal is to prevent these minerals from being acquired by countries that might pose a threat to the U.S. by enhancing export controls and customs and investment screening in countries that produce or transport these minerals.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization or entity that can effectively implement measures to strengthen export controls and screening processes for critical minerals. There are no specific restrictions on who can apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capability in export controls and screening processes
- Inability to operate in key critical mineral producing or transit states
- Lack of a clear plan to enhance security measures
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capability statement
- Proof of experience in related projects
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations
- Clearly demonstrate ability to work in international contexts
- Provide a comprehensive plan for securing supply chains
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization or entity capable of implementing measures to enhance export controls and screening processes for critical minerals. There are no specific restrictions on the type of applicant, making it 'UNRESTRICTED'. This means both public and private entities, including nonprofits, for-profits, and government agencies, can apply.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization or entity that can effectively implement measures to strengthen export controls and screening processes for critical minerals. There are no specific restrictions on who can apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capability in export controls and screening processes
- Inability to operate in key critical mineral producing or transit states
- Lack of a clear plan to enhance security measures
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement strategies for improving export controls, customs screening, and investment screening related to critical minerals. This includes activities that secure supply chains and prevent illicit acquisition by adversaries.
Total Program Funding
$5,409,250
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 20, 2026(37 days)
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Obtain a DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a comprehensive budget plan
- Compile an organizational capability statement
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by the deadline