This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance governance and regulatory frameworks in the mining industries of Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. It aims to attract American business by countering corruption and unfair practices, providing targeted technical and advisory assistance to local institutions and individuals involved in critical minerals investment.
Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations excluding small businesses, and small businesses. Applicants must be involved in relevant sectors in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.
