Deadline: March 31, 2026
The Caribbean BluEFin Call for Proposals 2026 is now open. The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), through its Caribbean Blue Economy Financing (Caribbean BluEFin) project, is seeking applications for innovative Blue Economy initiatives that strengthen nature-based economic opportunities while generating measurable biodiversity, climate resilience, and socio-economic benefits.
The Caribbean BluEFin project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Benefits
- The Caribbean BluEFin project will provide grant financing to selected projects, with a grant amount of USD $200,000 – USD $250,000 per project. Co-financing, whether in cash and/or in-kind contributions, is highly encouraged and will be considered an added value during the selection process.
Eligibility
- Funding is available for projects implemented in eligible Caribbean BluEFin countries: Dominican Republic, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and The Bahamas. Multi-country projects are allowed, as long as the funding requested is for abovementioned eligible countries.
- Proposals must be submitted in English.
Application
- Completed Project Proposal using the template provided: Download Project Proposal Template
- Detailed Budget (Annex A) using the template provided: Download Annex A Template
- Articles of Incorporation of the applicant organization and, where relevant, the partner organization
- Audited financial statements (two most recent fiscal years)
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected]
For more information, visit Caribbean BluEFin.
