Entrepreneurship grant
Junior Start Grant
Ages 15 to 18
A first step for young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 18, with guardian consent and a simple business concept.
Who can apply
- Aged 15 to 18 at the time of application
- Currently enrolled in school and in good academic standing
- Signed parental or guardian consent (funds disbursed with guardian co-signature)
- One reference from a teacher, guidance counsellor, or community mentor
What to prepare
You can save your progress and finish later.
- Reference from a teacher, guidance counsellor, or community mentor
- Parental or guardian consent and co-signature
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.