Micro Grant Applications Now Open

Through our micro grant project, our goal is to empower African and Caribbean women around the world for social and economic development.

In partnership with our sponsors, we are giving away three $500 micro grants before the end of 2023. Our micro grants are open to women of African and Caribbean descent, based anywhere in the world, who are entrepreneurs, nonprofit founders and creatives.

See our micro-grant guidelines and application below.

2023 Micro Grant Sponsors

Ingrid Murray is a motivational speaker, philanthropist and the award-winning CEO of NYC-based Prospect Cleaning Services Inc.

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The Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K is Jamaica’s premier international running event held annually in Negril.

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Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance supports organizations committed to improving the quality of life of people throughout the region.

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Micro Grant Guidelines

The micro grant application is included at the bottom of this page. To apply, fill out the application below.

Micro grants are $500 each.

Our micro grants are open to women of Caribbean and African descent, who are entrepreneurs, creatives and non-profit founders, based in their home countries or anywhere around the world. Applicants must demonstrate that their projects are positively impacting culture and community.

We will be giving three women micro grants between October-December 2023.

The micro grant recipients will be announced at the end of October, the end of November, and the end of December.

The micro grant application will remain open until mid-December 2023. Applicants will be selected on a rolling basis. So, once your application is received, you are eligible for the October, November and December micro grants.

If you have been selected as a micro grant recipient, you will be notified via email before our official announcement is made on our website, newsletter or Instagram.

Micro grant funds will be sent via bank or wire transfer, depending on the country the recipient is based in.

Read about our 2022 Micro Grant recipients

Meet Micro Grant Recipient, Emelia Asiedu

Meet Micro Grant Recipient, Kenene Senior

MICRO GRANT APPLICATION

Apply for a $500 Micro Grant

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Applicant's name

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Applicant's Email

Website Link OR Link to Your Social Media Pages

If Applicable

What’s the name of your business, non-profit or project?

Describe your business, non-profit or project, and the products and/or services you offer?

If you receive this micro grant, how will you use the funds to positively impact your culture + community?

What city and country is your business, non-profit or project located in?

Where can we find your business, non-profit or project on social media?

How should potential customers, and persons interested in networking & partnerships, contact you?

Are you Caribbean or African, or of Caribbean or African descent? If you are, please give us details.

Do you think your Caribbean or African upbringing/heritage has impacted your work? If so, please explain how.

How does your work positively impact culture + community?