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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Technical Questions?
Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
Access and view the following documents before beginning your application:
2. CIIF Grant Application Guidelines
3. CIIF Grant Application Frequently Asked Questions
4. CIIF Grant Call - Support to Caribbean Creative Industries Events and Conferences
7. Implementation Plan Template
Assessment Criteria Weightings - MAX. SCORE RATING (100%)
- Event Overview - Description, Objectives & Expected Outcomes -10%
- Event Type, Delivery Format and Relevance - 8%
- Suitability of Event Venue/s and Supporting Platforms -6%
- Social Impact and Inclusivity (Intended Audience/Priority Beneficiaries) - 5%
- Contribution to Cultural Development and Heritage Preservation - 12%
- Identification of Key Stakeholders and Strategic Partners -5%
- Marketing and Outreach Strategy - 8%
- Financial Planning and Event Payment Structure & Pricing Suitability - 12%
- Innovation Impacts and Sustainability - 6%
- Grant Usage, Funding Justification and Additionality Component - 8%
- Implementation Plan, Tasks and Timelines -10%
- Project team/Collaborative Framework - 8%
- Risk and Mitigation - 2%
