TRADATIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING

1. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

USAID is one of the primary sources of U.S. foreign assistance to the

Caribbean. It focuses on areas like economic development, health,

education, disaster preparedness, and governance. USAID has several

programs aimed at strengthening the resilience of Caribbean nations

against natural disasters and fostering economic growth.

2. Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI)

The CBSI is a U.S. government initiative to enhance security cooperation

with Caribbean nations. It focuses on improving citizen safety and

security, promoting social justice, and countering transnational crime.

Funding is allocated for law enforcement training, anti trafficking

efforts, and capacity building.

3. U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense (DoD)

These agencies provide foreign aid through programs focusing on

security, defense cooperation, and disaster response. The Foreign

Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and

Training (IMET) programs are critical to strengthening the defense and

security capabilities of Caribbean nations.

4. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

The MCC is a U.S. foreign aid agency that provides large scale economic

assistance to countries that meet specific governance, economic

freedom, and anti corruption criteria. Several Caribbean nations have

benefitted from MCC compacts focused on infrastructure, education,

and economic reforms.

5. Inter

American Development Bank (IDB)

While not a direct U.S. agency, the U.S. is a major contributor to the IDB ,

which finances development projects in Latin America and the

Caribbean. U.S. funding for the IDB indirectly supports development in

the region.

6. Caribbean Energy Security Initiative (CESI)

The CESI is part of broader U.S. efforts to promote energy security in the

Caribbean by encouraging investment in renewable energy projects and

helping countries transition away from dependence on imported fossil

fuels. This initiative supports sustainability and economic development

through technical assistance and financing.

7. Public Health and Disease Control Programs

U.S. agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

( and USAID , work closely with Caribbean nations to improve

public health infrastructure, particularly in the areas of infectious

diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS, Zika virus, COVID 19) and maternal and child

health.

8. Inter-American Foundation

We invest in community led development projects across Latin

America and the Caribbean. We partner with local

organizations that identify innovative and viable solutions to local

development challenges particularly in disadvantaged or excluded

communities.

The largest private corrections corporations in the United States are

companies that operate for profit prisons, detention centers, and

correctional facilities. These companies manage a significant portion of the

U.S. prison population.

1. CoreCivic (formerly Corrections Corporation of America or CCA)

CoreCivic

is one of the largest private prison companies in the U.S. It

operates a wide range of correctional and detention facilities, including

prisons, immigration detention centers, and rehabilitation facilities. Founded

in 1983, CoreCivic contracts with federal, state, and local governments to

provide incarceration and rehabilitation services. CoreCivic manages both

private prisons and real estate solutions for governments and operates

dozens of facilities across the U.S.

2. The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group is another major player in the private prison industry. GEO

operates correctional facilities, immigration detention centers, and

community reentry programs. It also has a significant international presence,

managing facilities in other countries. The GEO Group provides a range of

services, including secure facility management, offender rehabilitation, and

electronic monitoring. GEO works with federal, state, and local agencies.

Both companies have faced public scrutiny and criticism for their role in the

U.S. prison system, particularly concerning conditions in private prisons and

the broader debate over the ethics of for profit incarceration. However, they

continue to play a major role in the management of correctional and

detention facilities across the country.