Grants of up to US$500,000 will support community-led projects in Cat Island, Long Island and San Salvador
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Bahamian organizations will have an opportunity to access grant funding for locally led climate resilience projects through the Climate Actions for Building Resilience in Coastal Communities (CABRIC) Programme in the Caribbean.
The programme is open to Bahamian Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Local Authorities, Professional Associations, and Non-profit Academic and Research Institutions.
Supported by the Green Climate Fund, CABRIC combines grant financing, capacity building and community-led action to help vulnerable Caribbean communities respond to climate change. In The Bahamas, activities will focus on Cat Island, Long Island and San Salvador, addressing challenges such as coastal erosion, extreme weather events, ecosystem degradation and threats to livelihoods.
Approximately US$25 million has been allocated across the five participating countries—The Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica and Saint Lucia—with an estimated US$5 million available to each country.
Organizations may apply under three grant categories:
- Small Grants: Up to US$150,000.
- Medium Grants: US$150,000 to US$300,000.
- Large Grants: US$300,000 to US$500,000.
Funding will support projects across six thematic areas: climate-resilient agriculture; climate-resilient and ecosystem-based fisheries; restorative and protective coastal nature-based solutions; early warning systems and emergency health risk management; gender and socially responsive mental health initiatives; and socially inclusive community health clinics and shelters.
Alongside funding, CABRIC will strengthen the ability of local organizations and institutions to plan and implement climate adaptation projects. The programme will also promote knowledge sharing and the replication of successful approaches across the Caribbean, helping communities protect ecosystems, improve livelihoods and strengthen health and well-being.
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) serves as programme manager. The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) is the designated National Grant Administrator, responsible for implementation and oversight in The Bahamas.
Projects will be selected through a competitive review process that includes eligibility screening and technical evaluation. Funding for approved projects will be disbursed in phases linked to project performance and reporting milestones.
For information on eligibility requirements, application procedures and programme guidelines, contact the Climate Change & Environmental Advisory Unit at CCEAU@bahamas.gov.bs.
About the Climate Change & Environmental Advisory Unit
The Climate Change & Environmental Advisory Unit (CCEAU) is the technical advisory arm of the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas on climate change and environmental matters. Established in January 2022, the Unit became a statutory entity in February 2026 with the gazettement of the Climate Change and Environmental Advisory Unit Act (2026). CCEAU advises the Prime Minister, Cabinet and senior government officials on climate adaptation, climate finance, renewable energy, international climate commitments, and the blue and green economies. Its work also encompasses climate negotiations, major climate projects and youth empowerment in climate action. For more information, contact CCEAU@bahamas.gov.bs.