Matching Grants Call for Proposals - Window 1

The Regional Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Matching Grant Programme is a World Bank-funded, OECS-led initiative designed to increase productivity, create jobs, and strengthen the capacity of MSMEs in select blue economy value chains, particularly for women. The Programme falls within the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project. It aims to strengthen MSME competitiveness and create added value while fostering the adoption of climate-resilient practices in the target sectors.

The Programme is to specifically support

Tourist operators, fishers, and coastal communities to increase productivity, jobs, and innovation while ensuring sustainable management of the underlying marine and coastal natural assets,
The establishment of stronger market linkages and business relations for targeted beneficiaries with other value chain actors.

Window 1

October 17, 2025 10:00am

OECS MGP Unit publishes call for proposals

November 13, 2025 5:00pm

Deadline for requesting any clarifications from the MGP Unit

November 21, 2025 11:59pm

Deadline for submission of proposals

Registration for UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme Training Sessions in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines

Workshop Title	Date & Time	Venue & Mode	Registration Deadline	Registration Link
Grant Proposal Writing	November 10th, 14th, 17th, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	In person CED Conference Room, Kingstown	November 7th, 2025	Register Here
Customer Service	November 18th & 19th, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Online	November 14th, 2025	Register Here
Fundamentals of Marketing	November 11th, 12th & 13th, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Online	November 10th, 2025	Register Here
Recordkeeping Basics	November 25th & 26th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	In person CED Conference Room, Kingstown	November 21st, 2025	Register Here
Costing and Pricing Basics	December 2nd, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	In person CED Conference Room, Kingstown	November 28th, 2025	Register Here
Understanding Financial Statements	December 3rd, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Online	December 2nd, 2025	Register Here

Registration for UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme Training Workshops in Grenada

Workshop Title	Workshop Time & Date	Format	Venue	Registration Link
Grant Proposal Writing	October 27-30, 2025 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Hybrid (Oct 27–28 Online, Oct 29–30 In-person)	Grenada Investment Development Corporation, Frequente, St. George’s (for in-person days)	Registration
Effective Record-Keeping for MSMEs	November 3-6, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	In-person	Grenada Investment Development Corporation, Frequente, St. George’s	Registration
Business Contingency & Continuity Planning for MSMEs	November 17-20, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Nov 17–18) 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Nov 19-20)	Hybrid (Nov 17–18 Online, Nov 19 In-person, Nov 20 Online)	Grenada Investment Development Corporation, Frequente, St. George’s (for Nov 19 only)	Registration
Banking and Insurance Information Session	November 21, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	In-person	Grenada Investment Development Corporation, Frequente, St. George’s	Registration
Business Plan Development	December 1-5, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Hybrid (Dec 1–2 Online, Dec 3–5 In-person)	Grenada Investment Development Corporation, Frequente, St. George’s (for in-person days)	Registration
Food Safety Compliance for Food Processors	December 8–10, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	In-person	Grenada Investment Development Corporation, Frequente, St. George’s	Registration
Introduction to Sales & Marketing	December 15 -16, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Online	—	Registration

This session will provide detailed guidance on the application process, eligibility requirements, and how MSMEs in the Fisheries, Marine Tourism, and Waste Management sectors can benefit from the grant.

Eligible MSMEs in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can access funding between USD $5,000 - $25,000 to grow and strengthen their businesses!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can upgrade your fishing or diving equipment, enhance your eco-tourism offerings, or scale your recycling and waste management solutions.

Eligibility Guidelines

For an MSME to qualify, it must meet the following criteria:

Be legally registered and operating in one of the following OECS Member States: Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
i. Copy of Registration of Certification or Copy of Registration of Business Name. Fisherfolk may use Ministry-issued Fisher Identification
ii. Copy of the applicant’s audited financial statements for the last two (2) financial years (income statements and balance sheets) or bank statements for the last two (2) years.
Have less than fifty (50) employees and generate under 1,000,000.00 EC Dollars annually
Demonstrate a commitment to growth, job creation (particularly for women), innovation, and building back better
Able to articulate a credible demand for the types of products and services they are offering.
MSMEs should not be engaged in activities that lead to significant degradation of natural habitats or in practices that lead to negative environmental impacts.

Selection Criteria

The OECS Evaluation Team will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:

The relevance, quality, feasibility, and expected impact of the proposed solution for the MSME.
Connection to the coastal tourism, fisheries or waste management sectors.
Budget, rationale, and scalability.
Level of innovation
Expected environmental impact
Sustainability of the Project

Eligibility Checks

In addition to the selection criteria outlined above, MSMEs shortlisted for award must meet the following criteria:

Provide proof of adequate financial resources to satisfy their match obligations.
Provide evidence that corroborates specific funding requests.

How to Apply

Application Forms

Applications must be submitted using the Grant Application Form and Grant Budget Form. Applications must be completed in accordance with the instructions contained within the two (2) forms.

Applicants must apply in English. Hand-written applications will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted in PDF only.

Budgets may be submitted in excel.

Please read the Application Form Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions before beginning your proposal.

Information Sessions

Please note that the OECS Matching Grants Unit will schedule two (2) information sessions for MSMEs interested in applying for grants under this Call.

These sessions will be held on October 23, 2025 and November 10, 2025 at 10am.

Number of proposals and grants per MSME

MSMEs can only submit one (1) proposal under this Call.

An MSME will not be awarded more than one (1) grant under Window 1.

Where and How to Send Proposals

Submissions are to be sent to the Matching Grants Unit via electronic mail to with the subject line: ““<<Insert Name of Business>> - Window 1 Matching Grants Application”.

Deadline for Submissions of Proposals

The deadline for submitting proposals is Friday 21st November 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).

Any proposal submitted after the deadline will automatically be rejected.

Further Information about the Call for Proposals

All questions may be sent to no later than ten (10) working days before the deadline for submission of proposals.

The OECS Matching Grants Unit has no obligation to provide clarifications to questions received after this date. Replies will be given no later than five (5) working days before the deadline for the submission of proposals.