Demining and explosive ordnance risk education in colombia

The Department of State Bureau of Political Military Affairs awarded $5 million to Asociacion Campana Colombiana Contra Minas Cccm (CCCM) on June 1, 2026, under the Weapons Removal and Abatement program (CFDA 19.800) to conduct demining and explosive ordnance risk education in Colombia through May 31, 2027.

CCCM will deliver comprehensive demining and ordnance disposal services, including landmine identification and clearance, disposal of explosive remnants of war, and explosive ordnance risk education to civilian populations. The work is performed in Colombia, specifically in conflict-affected regions. This award obligates the full $5 million during the twelve-month period of performance.

CCCM is a Colombian minority-owned nonprofit organization that operates exclusively as a prime recipient under Department of State grants. The Bureau of Political Military Affairs has funded CCCM across ten awards in its tracked federal history, with combined obligated dollars totaling $35.9 million since 2009. Prior awards under this funding stream include a $2.914 million humanitarian demining project in Putumayo, Colombia obligated in April 2023, and a $916,000 project grant awarded in August 2023.