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The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) awarded a $184.98 million Project Grant on July 18, 2025, to Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees (a division of Engie Services Zuid B.V.) under the MCC Foreign Assistance for Overseas Programs (CFDA 85.002) for implementation in Benin. This award supports global development initiatives aimed at reducing poverty through economic growth while strengthening governance and economic freedom in the partner country. The MCC Foreign Assistance for Overseas Programs typically funds multi-year development projects spanning sectors such as agriculture, transportation, education, and healthcare through competitive awards to foreign governments, public and private institutions, and international organizations.

Given the awardee's extensive track record delivering facilities operations, infrastructure maintenance, logistics support, and capacity-building services across diplomatic and development missions globally, this award likely encompasses similar operational and implementation support services. The awardee's prior experience includes managing facilities operations, equipment procurement, transportation logistics, and specialized services that support development program execution in international locations. As with other MCC awards under this program, the funding is typically structured for multi-year implementation to enable sustained development impact in the partner country.