Cooperation for resilience through public-private partnerships (core-3PS)

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $797,969 Project Grant (CFDA 98.001 - USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) to the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, Inc. The grant, titled "Cooperation for Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships (CORE-3PS)", will fund the foundation's efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capabilities in the Philippines from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2027.

The grant supports the foundation's core services, which include developing business continuity plans, conducting preparedness drills, deploying resilience specialists, and providing training on disaster response coordination for businesses and local governments. The foundation has also served as a sub-grantee for Catholic Relief Services, providing technical leadership in disaster resilience projects such as deploying resilience specialists, supporting early warning systems, and facilitating private sector engagement in disaster management and information systems.