This grant aims to improve the security of the supply chain for critical minerals, which are important for many products and can be misused. The goal is to strengthen export controls and screening processes to prevent these minerals from being acquired by adversaries of the U.S. and to protect the supply chain from illegal activities. The grant offers up to $5,409,250 for this purpose.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization or entity that can help improve export controls and screening processes for critical minerals. This includes organizations with expertise in supply chain security, export controls, and customs operations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate expertise in export controls or supply chain security
- Incomplete application submission
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Proposals that do not address critical minerals
- Lack of a clear plan for implementation
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capability statement
- Proof of past performance in similar projects
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or UEI
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations
- Clearly demonstrate expertise in relevant areas
- Provide a comprehensive and realistic project plan
- Be aware of the competitive nature of the grant
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any entity capable of implementing measures to enhance export controls and screening processes for critical minerals. This includes organizations with expertise in supply chain security, export controls, and customs operations. There are no specific restrictions on the type of applicant, making it an 'unrestricted' opportunity.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization or entity that can help improve export controls and screening processes for critical minerals. This includes organizations with expertise in supply chain security, export controls, and customs operations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate expertise in export controls or supply chain security
- Incomplete application submission
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Proposals that do not address critical minerals
- Lack of a clear plan for implementation
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement measures that enhance export controls, customs screening, and investment screening for critical minerals. This includes training, technology acquisition, and collaboration with international partners.
Total Program Funding
$5,409,250
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 20, 2026(37 days)
Application Checklist
- Register in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Obtain a DUNS number or UEI
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Compile an organizational capability statement
- Gather proof of past performance in similar projects
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Secure letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit the completed application by the deadline