Objectives:
- To finance small projects that enhance disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, environmental management, and capacity building in local communities.
- Support initiatives that reduce community vulnerability and increase resilience to natural hazards and climate change.
- Promote sustainable development through training, workshops, community consultations, and expert meetings.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Registered non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), charity organizations, and universities operating within CCRIF member countries and CARICOM member countries.
- National disaster coordinating bodies in local communities.
- Government departments or agencies funded directly from state budgets are not eligible.
Funding Range:
Projects funded range from US$5,000 to US$25,000.
Application Process:
- Proposals must be submitted electronically via the CCRIF Small Grants online platform on the official CCRIF website.
- Applicants must first register their organization by creating an account with a username and password.
- Complete the organization profile with all required information.
- Submit a detailed project proposal through the online system.
- Proposals can be submitted at any time during the year and are evaluated quarterly.
- All proposals and correspondence must be in English.
Key Features:
- Projects must align with CCRIF’s regional mandate and agenda.
- Eligible projects include disaster risk management, engineering, climate change adaptation, training/capacity building, and environmental management initiatives like watershed management.
- The program supports community-level projects that have direct impact on reducing vulnerability.
- CCRIF provides guidance and resources for proposal writing and project management.
- The program has supported diverse projects such as farmer training manuals, climate resilience through vetiver grass, biogas technology, plastic recycling awareness, and infrastructure like footbridges for emergency access.
- No fixed call for proposals; continuous submission and quarterly review.
- Transparency in project selection criteria, contractual terms, and implementation is maintained through detailed guidelines available on the CCRIF website.
This program empowers local organizations to implement practical, small-scale projects that contribute to disaster resilience and climate adaptation in Caribbean communities.
