Grant: International Development Assistance program
Humanitarian Coalition
$3,600,000.00
HC Matching Fund - Venezuela Earthquakes - 2026
FY 2026-27 · 2026-07-31
Summary
June 2026 – Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, causing widespread devastation across Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding states. The disaster has resulted in significant loss of life, extensive damage to homes, critical infrastructure, and public services, while displacing thousands of people. To respond to the needs emerging from this disaster, the Secretary of State (International Development) announced that Canada would match donations made to the Humanitarian Coalition and its members for Venezuela.
With GAC’s support, the Humanitarian Coalition and its members are undertaking comprehensive life-saving relief operations across the impacted areas. Project activities include: (1) providing essential food and non-food relief items; (2) providing emergency shelter assistance; (3) providing safe, water, sanitation and hygiene services; (4) providing protection services including gender-based violence prevention; as well as (5) providing health services and psychosocial support to families and children affected by the disaster.
Department
Program
International Development Assistance program
Recipient
Location
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-04-30
Agreement Number
7478071 P018045001
Agreement Start Date
2026-07-31
Agreement Title
HC Matching Fund - Venezuela Earthquakes - 2026
Agreement Title (French)
CH Fonds de contrepartie - Séismes au Venezuela - 2026
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$3,600,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
June 2026 – Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, causing widespread devastation across Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding states. The disaster has resulted in significant loss of life, extensive damage to homes, critical infrastructure, and public services, while displacing thousands of people. To respond to the needs emerging from this disaster, the Secretary of State (International Development) announced that Canada would match donations made to the Humanitarian Coalition and its members for Venezuela.
With GAC’s support, the Humanitarian Coalition and its members are undertaking comprehensive life-saving relief operations across the impacted areas. Project activities include: (1) providing essential food and non-food relief items; (2) providing emergency shelter assistance; (3) providing safe, water, sanitation and hygiene services; (4) providing protection services including gender-based violence prevention; as well as (5) providing health services and psychosocial support to families and children affected by the disaster.
Description (French)
Juin 2026 – Deux puissants tremblements de terre ont frappé successivement le centre-nord du Venezuela, causant une dévastation généralisée à Caracas, La Guaira et dans les États voisins. La catastrophe a causé d'importantes pertes en vies humaines, des dommages importants aux maisons, aux infrastructures essentielles et aux services publics, tout en déplaçant des milliers de personnes. Pour répondre aux besoins découlant de cette catastrophe, le secrétaire d'État (Développement international) a annoncé que le Canada verserait une somme équivalente aux dons faits à la Coalition humanitaire et à ses membres pour le Venezuela.
Avec le soutien d'AMC, la Coalition humanitaire et ses membres entreprennent des opérations de secours vitales dans les zones touchées. Les activités du projet comprennent : 1) la fourniture d'articles de secours alimentaires et non alimentaires essentiels ; 2) fournir une aide d'urgence en matière d'hébergement ; 3) fournir des services d'approvisionnement en eau, d'assainissement et d'hygiène ; 4) fournir des services de protection, y compris la prévention de la violence fondée sur le sexe ; 5) fournir des services de santé et un soutien psychosocial aux familles et aux enfants touchés par la catastrophe.
Expected Results
The expected outcome of this project includes increased access to life-saving humanitarian assistance, including food assistance, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, and health for crisis-affected populations in Venezuela.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in communities experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Expected Results (French)
Le résultat escompté de ce projet comprend un accès accru à l'aide humanitaire vitale, y compris l'aide alimentaire, les abris, l'eau, les services d'assainissement et d'hygiène, la protection et la santé pour les populations touchées par la crise au Venezuela.
Le résultat ultime escompté est de sauver des vies, d'atténuer les souffrances et de préserver la dignité humaine dans les communautés aux prises avec des crises humanitaires ou une insécurité alimentaire aiguë.
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
International Development Assistance program
Program Name (French)
Programme d'aide au développement international
Program Purpose
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Program Purpose (French)
L’objectif princial du programme d’aide au développement international du Ministère est de réduire la pauvreté pour les populations qui vivent dans les pays où Affaires mondiales Canada se livre au développement international.
Recipient City
OTTAWA
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Humanitarian Coalition
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2026-2027-Q2-0045