Bahamian organizations eligible for up to $500,000 in climate resilience grants
Key Points(5)
- Bahamian organizations will be able to access grants of up to US$500,000 for locally led climate resilience projects under a regional programme targeting vulnerable coastal communities.
- The Climate Actions for Building Resilience in Coastal Communities (CABRIC) Programme will provide grant financing and capacity-building support for projects in Cat Island, Long Island and San Salvador.
- The programme is open to community-based organizations, civil society organizations, nongovernmental organizations, local authorities, professional associations and nonprofit academic and research institutions in The Bahamas.
- Supported by the Green Climate Fund, CABRIC aims to help Caribbean communities address climate-related challenges, including coastal erosion, extreme weather events, ecosystem degradation and threats to livelihoods.
- Approximately US$25 million has been allocated across the five participating countries — The Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica and Saint Lucia — with an estimated US$5 million available in each country.
Bahamian organizations will be able to access grants of up to US$500,000 for locally led climate resilience projects under a regional programme targeting vulnerable coastal communities.
The Climate Actions for Building Resilience in Coastal Communities (CABRIC) Programme will provide grant financing and capacity-building support for projects in Cat Island, Long Island and San Salvador.
The programme is open to community-based organizations, civil society organizations, nongovernmental organizations, local authorities, professional associations and nonprofit academic and research institutions in The Bahamas.
Supported by the Green Climate Fund, CABRIC aims to help Caribbean communities address climate-related challenges, including coastal erosion, extreme weather events, ecosystem degradation and threats to livelihoods.
Approximately US$25 million has been allocated across the five participating countries — The Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica and Saint Lucia — with an estimated US$5 million available in each country.
Organizations can apply for small grants of up to US$150,000, medium grants ranging from US$150,000 to US$300,000, and large grants ranging from US$300,000 to US$500,000.
Funding will be available for projects in six areas: climate-resilient agriculture; climate-resilient and ecosystem-based fisheries; restorative and protective coastal nature-based solutions; early warning systems and emergency health risk management; gender- and socially responsive mental health initiatives; and socially inclusive community health clinics and shelters.
Beyond providing grants, the programme is expected to strengthen the capacity of local organizations and institutions to plan and carry out climate adaptation projects.
CABRIC will also encourage participating countries to share knowledge and replicate successful approaches across the Caribbean, with the goal of protecting ecosystems, strengthening livelihoods and improving community health and well-being.
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre will serve as programme manager, while the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund has been designated the National Grant Administrator responsible for implementation and oversight in The Bahamas.
Projects will be chosen through a competitive process that includes eligibility screening and technical evaluation. Funding for successful projects will be disbursed in phases based on project performance and reporting milestones.
