To provide coordinated humanitarian assistance that addresses the immediate needs of communities affected by hurricane melissa in jamaica and the bahamas, with a specific focus on life-saving…

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) awarded $3.5 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on November 6, 2025, under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere (CFDA 19.518). This Project Grant supports coordinated humanitarian assistance addressing the immediate needs of communities in Jamaica and the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Melissa, with services aligned with PRM's mandate to provide life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations.

Under this award, IFRC delivers comprehensive emergency response services including shelter, water and sanitation improvements, healthcare initiatives, food assistance, protection services, and multipurpose cash assistance to hurricane-affected communities. The grant period extends from the November 6, 2025 award date through May 5, 2026, with implementation coordinated through IFRC's global network of national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. These services are designed to meet internationally accepted humanitarian standards and address critical gaps in basic life-sustaining resources for displaced and vulnerable populations in the region.

To provide coordinated humanitarian assistance that addresses the immediate needs of communities affected by hurricane melissa in jamaica and the bahamas, with a specific focus on life-saving assistance aligned with PRM/IDR 'S mandate.