Central America Regional Program

The United States Agency for International Development Central America Regional Program operates as a regional component of the United States Agency for International Development, focusing specifically on development assistance and foreign aid activities across Central America. This civilian agency implements programs designed to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives through development assistance, humanitarian aid, and capacity building initiatives in the Central American region. The program works to address regional challenges including governance, security, economic development, and human rights protection through partnerships with local organizations, non-governmental organizations, and international implementers.

The agency's recent grant-making activity demonstrates a focus on human rights protection and advocacy services in Central America and Mexico. The $6,000,000 Cooperative Agreement 72051925LA00001 awarded to Pact, Inc. under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas program supports comprehensive human rights programming over a three-year period from January 2025 through January 2028. This award specifically targets services related to preventing human rights violations, promoting human rights culture development, and providing protection services for human rights defenders who face increasing threats in the region.

The cooperative agreement structure indicates the agency's preference for collaborative partnerships with experienced international development organizations that can deliver complex, multi-year programming. Pact, Inc.'s selection as the implementing partner reflects the agency's requirement for organizations with demonstrated capacity in managing large-scale international development programs, particularly those involving partnerships with local entities. The award's emphasis on human rights defense and violation prevention suggests ongoing opportunities for organizations specializing in legal advocacy services, capacity building for civil society organizations, security training for activists, documentation and reporting systems, and community-based protection mechanisms.