Welcome to the Grant Application Portal for the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund and SheTrades Caribbean Hub. 


CDB responds to the needs of its Borrowing Member Countries through a range of programmes, designed to support economic and social development throughout the Region. The programmes provide technical assistance and grant funding, among other things, and in some cases, are supported in collaboration with other development partners.

Here, you can explore active grant opportunities and easily complete application forms for programmes that align with your interests. Don’t miss out—submit your application before the stipulated deadline to take the next step in advancing your goals.

Below you will see all of our current opportunities and instructions how to access them. 

  • You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials to submit.
  • You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
  • Be sure to complete your draft and submit by the advertised deadline date.
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  • We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly.

Technical Questions?

Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.

Access and view the following documents before beginning your application:

1. CDB Data Privacy Notice

2. CIIF Grant Application Guidelines

3. CIIF Grant Application Frequently Asked Questions

4. CIIF Grant Call for Digital Business Solution for Caribbean Stock Photography

5. CIIF Grant Consultation Presentation


DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 20, 2025!

CIIF Stock Photography Grant Flyer- Updated | Caribbean Development Bank

CIIF Grant Call Flyer_Extended Deadline 


Please note that shortlisted applicants will be invited to prepare and submit supporting project pitch deck content. Acceptable content formats include: PDF slide decks of max. 10 slides; video or animated content of max. 5 minutes duration.