The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Conservation Fund (SVGCF) invites proposals for projects under the theme “Seamoss Farming for Livelihoods and Coastal Health”.
This initiative aims to promote sustainable seamoss farming, enhance coastal ecosystems and improve livelihoods through value-added production and innovation.
Proposals should promote environmentally responsible seamoss farming, enhance income and employment opportunities for farmers and producers, support innovation in processing, packaging and product diversification, build resilience in coastal communities and strengthen partnerships among local producers and cooperatives.
Who Can Apply:
Seamoss farmers, cooperatives and value-added producers who are:
· Legally registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
· Actively engaged in seamoss farming or production
· Compliant with national environmental, fisheries, and business regulations
· Able to implement and manage the project, with financial accountability
· Encouraged to submit collaborative proposals
Proposals should include a cover letter, applicant information, project description, environmental and social impact statement, budget, timeline and monitoring plan. Maximum grant amount will be XCD $25,000, determined on project scope, impact and alignment with SVGCF priorities.
Funding may cover project costs, training, equipment and community engagement, with co-financing or in-kind contributions encouraged. Proposals will be assessed on alignment with the theme, environmental sustainability, livelihood impact, feasibility, cost-effectiveness, scalability and inclusivity (gender, youth, marginalized groups).
The application submission deadline is on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Grant awards will be announced in March 2026. Applications may be submitted electronically to [email protected] or in hard copy in the office at Ground Floor of the Beache Building, Corner of Lower Long Lane and Higginson Street, Kingstown.