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The Caribbean Development Bank and the European Union are joining forces to strengthen food security across the region! 🍽️

Under Window 3 of the EU–CDB Regional Food Security Programme, we’re investing in sustainable food systems that improve how fresh, local produce moves from our farms to regional and global markets.

Funding is available for initiatives that:
✅ Strengthen cold chain and agri-food logistics
✅ Enhance port efficiency for agri-food trade
✅ Modernise maritime transport for agri-food products

Eligible applicants include agri-food aggregators, processors, distributors, port authorities, and maritime operators across CARIFORUM member states.

📅 Apply by November 30, 2025
💶 Grants of up to €1.3 million available

👉 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3zNlICs

📣 Calling All MSMEs in Grenada! 🌊

Get ready to sharpen your business skills and boost your chances of securing grant funding!

💼 The OECS Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, invites MSMEs in Fisheries, Marine Tourism, and Waste Management to take part in the upcoming Grant Proposal Writing Workshop under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme.

✳️ ONLINE SESSION:
🗓 October 27 – 28, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3WWr71H

💻 Platform: Zoom
✳️ IN-PERSON SESSION:
🗓 October 29 – 30, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St. George’s
📍 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3WWr71H

This workshop is designed to help MSMEs develop strong, competitive grant proposals for the 2nd Call for Proposals of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme. Participants will learn:
✅ How to clearly define their business goals and align them with Blue Economy priorities.
✅ What evaluators look for in a successful proposal.
✅ How to use the UBEC grant to upgrade equipment, expand operations, and enhance sustainability.

💡 Whether you’re a fisher seeking to modernize your fleet, a marine tourism operator expanding your services, or a waste management entrepreneur improving recycling systems, mastering grant writing is key to unlocking new opportunities.

🎯 Why Attend?
This skill can transform your business. Knowing how to craft a powerful proposal increases your chances of success, not just for the UBEC Grant, but for future funding opportunities as well.

💰 Eligible MSMEs can access between USD $5,000 – $25,000 in grant funding under Window 1.
📧 For more information: [email protected]
📧 Contact UBEC Business Development Services Consultant: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more about Window 1: https://bit.ly/3WfsZm1