Caribbean BluEFin Project (CBF)

Enriched International · Found: 2026-03-10 21:45

Blue economy financing project with grants USD 200K-250K for Caribbean nations

Source: https://caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org/project/caribbean-bluefin-project/

Funding Details

Funder

Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) — Caribbean BluEFin Project

Funding Goal

Support innovative Blue Economy initiatives in the Caribbean that generate measurable biodiversity, climate resilience, and socioeconomic benefits, while contributing to investment-ready opportunities. Focus areas include: sustainable blue carbon and nature-based solutions with private sector engagement, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture value chains, coastal and marine tourism, circular economy approaches to marine pollution reduction, and innovative blue finance mechanisms.

Funding Amount

USD 200,000–250,000 per project; co-financing in cash and/or in-kind is highly encouraged (200.000 € – 250.000 €)

Deadline

2026-03-31 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Submit proposals electronically via email to blueeconomy@caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org. Required documents: Completed Project Proposal (template provided), Detailed Budget (Annex A), Articles of Incorporation, and audited financial statements (two most recent fiscal years). Questions accepted until 5 March 2026.

Target Region

Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas)

Contact

blueeconomy@caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org

Official Page

https://caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org/call-for-proposal/bluefin-cfp01/

Last Checked

2026-03-15 13:12

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant organization must be legally registered in Dominican Republic, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, or The Bahamas

Project Scope

• Proposal must align with at least one thematic focus area (blue carbon/NbS, sustainable value chains, circular economy, or innovative blue finance)
• Project must demonstrate clear link between economic activity, social change, and conservation outcomes

Required Documents

• Completed Project Proposal using provided template required
• Detailed Budget (Annex A) using provided template required
• Articles of Incorporation of applicant (and partner if applicable) required
• Audited financial statements for the two most recent fiscal years required

Constraints

• Grant amount limited to USD 200,000–250,000; co-financing encouraged
• Proposals must be submitted in English

Summary

The Caribbean BluEFin First Call for Proposals is issued by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) under the Caribbean BluEFin Project. The programme aims to identify, support, and showcase innovative blue economy initiatives in the Caribbean that deliver measurable biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and socioeconomic co-benefits. Thematic priorities include: (1) sustainable blue carbon and nature-based solutions with a focus on private sector engagement in marine and coastal areas, including fisheries value chains, sustainable aquaculture, coastal tourism, and market development; (2) circular economy approaches to reducing marine pollution; and (3) innovative blue finance mechanisms such as blue carbon credits, biodiversity credits, blended finance, revolving funds, and performance-based incentives. All proposals must demonstrate a clear nexus between economic activity, social positive change, and conservation outcomes. Eligible activities include sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development, coastal and marine tourism, market and value chain strengthening, marine pollution reduction through circular economy, and the development and testing of innovative financing mechanisms. Projects must demonstrate potential for financial sustainability, replication, or scaling. Geographic scope is restricted to five Caribbean island nations: Dominican Republic, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and The Bahamas. Multi-country projects are permitted provided all eligible countries are covered. Eligible applicants must be legally registered NGOs, civil society organizations, or other legally recognized entities in one of the five eligible countries. Partner organizations may be registered elsewhere. Consortia are encouraged, with a clearly designated lead Applicant Organisation as the responsible contract party. Grant amounts range from USD 200,000 to USD 250,000 per project. Co-financing in cash or in-kind is highly encouraged and considered an added value during selection. The submission deadline is March 31, 2026, with evaluation in April–June 2026 and notification of results in July 2026.

Historical Context

First Call for Proposals under the Caribbean BluEFin Project. Launched February 19, 2026. The Caribbean BluEFin project is funded and implemented by CBF to support blue economy innovation in the Caribbean region.

Why it was added

Round 10 Global South search - GEO7

Sources

• https://caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org/projects/bluefin/
• https://caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org/call-for-proposal/bluefin-cfp01/

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