Grant opportunity

Supporting Implementation of the REIF in the Great Lakes Region of Africa

Bureau of African Affairs has posted Supporting Implementation of the REIF in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number DFOP0019574. The call is relevant to Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.

GrantResearch fundingCross-disciplinary Research and InnovationAfrica / Great Lakes RegionBusiness and Commerce
Funder
Bureau of African Affairs
Application deadline
Application deadline: Sep 9, 2026
Award
Up to USD 14,490,000
Applicant
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education
Discipline
Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
Region
Africa / Great Lakes Region
Posted
Aug 10, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Supporting Implementation of the REIF in the Great Lakes Region of Africa is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Bureau of African Affairs. It appears under opportunity number DFOP0019574 and is listed for applicants working in cross-disciplinary research and innovation.

Who can apply

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.

What it supports

  • Opportunity number: DFOP0019574
  • Funding category: Business and Commerce
  • Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement

Funding and duration

Up to USD 14,490,000

Application deadline

Application deadline: Sep 9, 2026

How to apply

Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.

Call details

Source-based overview

Bureau of African Affairs has posted Supporting Implementation of the REIF in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number DFOP0019574. The call is relevant to Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.

Eligibility

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Private institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.

Funding and benefits

Up to USD 14,490,000

Themes and supported activities

Opportunity number: DFOP0019574

Funding category: Business and Commerce

Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Application deadline: Sep 9, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.