Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Strengthening Maritime Domain Awareness and Intelligence in the Caribbean
Agreement Number:
7474972 P016991001
Agreement Value:
$1,465,406.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 2, 2026 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
This project aims to enhance regional maritime security across the Caribbean through a multi-component strategy. Spanning from January 2026 to March 2028, the initiative addresses growing threats such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, IUU fishing, and environmental crimes. It focuses on expanding maritime domain awareness, improving intelligence capabilities, and boosting operational readiness through international cooperation. Key activities include deploying Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection System, delivering specialized training, developing operational guidance tools, and fostering inter-regional collaboration. The project supports 15 CARICOM Member States and 7 Associate Members, promoting sustainable policy development, gender-responsive approaches, and human rights protections, while reinforcing regional resilience and security governance.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

1100 Enhanced detection of maritime security threats by CARICOM IMPACS, particularly (or including) for specific vulnerable groups such as youth, young women, and migrants.

1200 Improved gender-sensitive management and exchange of information.

1300 Improved operational readiness and coordination by regional and national Maritime Units.

Location:
PORT OF SPAIN, TT
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0121
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Caricom Impacs
Program:
Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP)
Program Purpose:

The objective of the Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP) is to enhance the capacity of key beneficiary States and government entities to prevent and respond to threats posed by international criminal activity by providing transfer payment assistance in a manner consistent with international anti-crime and human rights obligations, norms and standards. In doing so, the ACCBP contributes to improving Canada’s national security, and the security of Canadians abroad, by addressing global transnational security threats, with a focus on the Americas. The Program also builds on previous crime program commitments that support regional and multilateral initiatives that focus on global crime issues.
The ACCBP will use both grants and contributions as the transfer payment mechanisms to meet its program objectives. The type of transfer payment will be determined by project and on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the Government of Canada’s international security mandate and objectives; the capacity of the implementing partners involved; and the assessment of the associated risks of the project. Such payments will be managed within the effective financial and program controls designed and implemented by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada for its transfer payment programs.