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).
- Opening date: February 19, 2026.
- Closing date: March 31, 2026 - 11:59 pm AST
Guidance Note
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Grant size:
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.
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Eligible countries:
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.
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Eligible languages:
Proposals must be submitted in English
How To Apply
Required Application Documents
- 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)
Submission Instructions
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] .
Questions & Answers
Questions may be submitted until 5 March 2026 exclusively via email to [email protected] .
An informational webinar on the application process will be held on 26 February 2026, 15:00–16:00 (AST / UTC-4). Additional details will be shared through CBF’s media channels.
After 5 March 2026, a document containing responses to all submitted questions will be published on this Call for Proposals webpage.