Ukraine Critical Minerals Investments

The Ukraine Critical Minerals Investments opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. The RFI reflects the U.S. government's ongoing interest in fostering resilient, sustainable investment frameworks that support Ukraine's critical minerals sector. This forecasted opportunity is part of broader strategic efforts aimed at supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery and enhancing its capacity to contribute to global supply chains for vital minerals. These minerals are essential to technologies such as clean energy, electronics, and defense applications. The primary objective of this RFI is to gather feedback and insights from stakeholders—including public, private, and non-profit entities—regarding potential approaches to mobilize investments in Ukraine’s critical mineral resources. While no funding amount or financial structure has yet been determined, the responses collected may shape the issuance of a formal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the future. The U.S. government is particularly interested in models that foster public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, and capacity-building initiatives within Ukraine. Spending parameters, eligibility requirements, and specific allowable use of funds are currently undetermined, as this is a preliminary engagement rather than a finalized funding announcement. As such, all interested parties, regardless of registration or incorporation status, are encouraged to submit responses. The RFI does not imply a commitment to issue a follow-on solicitation, but is intended to explore viable pathways for programming and investment support. At this time, no application form is required, and the estimated due date of January 15, 2026, is exclusively for RFI responses, not for submission of grant applications. There is no matching or cost-sharing requirement indicated. Once stakeholder input has been reviewed, a future announcement may follow, which could include formal application mechanics, program components, and eligibility criteria based on U.S. assistance regulations. The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs will be responsible for reviewing all responses. Interested parties should direct inquiries or submissions to Sascha Kemper at [email protected] or contact by phone at 202-802-5764. The RFI was last updated on December 11, 2025, and it is scheduled to archive on January 30, 2026. At this stage, there is no award date, project start date, or performance period outlined. Due to the forecasted nature of the announcement and absence of recurring language, this opportunity is categorized as a one-time information request with no recurring application cycle implied. The scope of the engagement is nationwide, welcoming responses from U.S.-based or international entities without restriction to specific states or territories. Further details and formal documentation may follow depending on the RFI’s outcome.