Women Dem Foundation

Entrepreneurship grant

Family Island Grant

Residents 18 and over

For Family Island residents whose business is based on, and serves, their island community.

Who can apply

  • Aged 18 or older and a resident of a Family Island
  • Proof of residency (utility bill, voter's card address, or letter from a local administrator)
  • Business based on, and primarily serving, a Family Island community
  • One reference from a local pastor, administrator, business owner, or community leader

What to prepare

You can save your progress and finish later.

  • Proof of residency
  • Brief business plan
  • Reference from a local pastor, administrator, business owner, or community leader

Universal standards (every grant)

  • Are you a Bahamian citizen or permanent resident with valid government-issued identification?
  • Can you confirm you have no immediate-family relationship to any member of the Board of Directors or the Grants Evaluation Committee?
  • Do you consent to due diligence (verification of identity, enrolment, business status, and references) before any funds are disbursed?
  • Do you accept the accountability terms: one award per cycle, funds used only for the stated purpose, receipts retained, and a progress report six months after the award?
  • Do you declare that the information you provide is true and accurate? False or misleading statements result in disqualification.