Deadline Extended for Window 2 Call for Proposals – Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme

The Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme has officially extended the deadline for the Window 2 Call for Proposals from March 19, 2025 to Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM. This extension provides eligible Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines with additional time to submit applications for funding that supports business growth and sustainability in the Blue Economy.

The grant, ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 USD, is designed to strengthen Value Chain Groups in three key sectors:

✅ Fisheries – MSMEs involved in fishing, seafood processing, and distribution working together to enhance sustainability and market access.
​✅ Marine Tourism – Businesses such as dive shops, coastal tours and coastal resorts collaborating to promote responsible tourism and environmental conservation.
​✅ Waste Management – Enterprises focused on plastic recycling, waste collection, and upcycling to reduce marine pollution and create sustainable business opportunities.

To qualify, MSMEs must apply as a Value Chain Group, consisting of at least three businesses collaborating within the same sector to improve efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.

💡 Apply Now: https://shorturl.at/FXiKo

This initiative, part of the OECS Commission’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth and funded by the World Bank, encourages MSMEs to seize this funding opportunity and drive transformative change within the Blue Economy.

For more information, visit https://shorturl.at/FXiKo or email ubecgrant@oecs.int.