The United States Embassy (Port of Spain) grants call is now open.

The Embassy of the United States of America in Port of Spain seeks to fund creative and sustainable projects. Each project must aid in societal and/or institutional growth in Trinidad and Tobago. The Embassy invites organizations meeting the outlined eligibility criteria to submit grant proposals. This is an open competition for non-profit and/or NGOs and social enterprises with offices headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago. 

Proposals should address the following issues: 

1. Improving respect for human rights by promoting inclusion of different ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, the LGBT community and others who might feel excluded from society.
2. Reaching at-risk youth, and providing them with tools they need to improve their lives and communities.
3. Encouraging economic diversification through entrepreneurship and capacity building in culture and tourism, to better prepare Trinidad and Tobago for a prosperous future.

The maximum amount per award for each proposal is US$10,000.

Further details can be accessed at: http://trinidad.usembassy.gov/grantproposals.html 

For assistance with developing grant proposals, interested applicants can contact:

1. Ms. Patti Mohan - Grants Coordinator, International Office and Grant Funding at 642-8888 Ext. 46122
2. Mrs. Debra Haniff-Gobin - Grants and Proposals Writer, International Office and Grant Funding at 642-8888 Ext. 46118