The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $39.4M Project Grant under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to implement a multi-faceted humanitarian assistance program in Venezuela. The grant, awarded on February 6, 2024, will support the provision of emergency food aid to vulnerable populations, emergency preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies, and strengthening of humanitarian coordination through the cluster system. Key activities include distributing food commodities, implementing cash-based transfer programs, providing specialized nutritious foods for malnourished groups, and supporting school feeding initiatives. WFP will deliver these services in collaboration with local NGOs and government agencies to address food security and nutrition needs in Venezuela through July 2025.
Generated 12/10/24, 7:33 AM