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Closed on Jul 20, 2026

Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation · Opportunity number DFOP0018149

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 20, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberDFOP0018149
AgencyBureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)19.317
PostedJun 25, 2026
DeadlineJul 20, 2026
Award ceiling$5,409,250
Expected number of awards1
Estimated total program funding$5,409,250
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryOther
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

This NOFO seeks to enhance protective measures for the supply chain of critical minerals, which are commodities of proliferation concern due to their prevalence in countless dual-use items. ACN/EXBS seeks an implementer to bolster export controls, customs screening, and investment screening across key critical mineral producers and transit states worldwide to mitigate their acquisition by U.S. adversaries, while securing supply chains from predatory and illicit practices to bolster U.S. national and economic security.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

The following U.S. or foreign organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds), applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Other listings with this number

The agency has posted more than one listing under DFOP0018149. Confirm which one is current on the official site.

  • Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain (deadline Jul 20, 2026) official listing
  • Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain (deadline Jul 20, 2026) official listing

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