CDB launches US$500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Grow and Go Grant Facility
Published on Apr 7, 2025
CDB’s Acting Director of Projects, Mr. L. O’Reilly Lewis
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has officially launched the USD 500,000 SheTrades Caribbean Grow and Go Grant Facility - a programme aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of women-led businesses across the region.
The virtual launch, held on March 27, 2025, marked a major step toward advancing women’s economic empowerment and boosting their participation in international trade.
The SheTrades Caribbean Grow and Go Grant Facility targets women-owned and led micro, small, and medium- sized enterprises (MSMEs) in CDB’s 19 Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs).
It provides essential financial support for scaling businesses, expanding into new markets, and strengthening economic resilience. Additionally, the programme offers technical and capacity-building support through the SheTrades Caribbean Hub, a partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC).
Eligible businesses can apply for grants of up to USD 25,000, available for enterprises in all exporting sectors, including agriculture, creative industries, manufacturing, technology, tourism, and hospitality services. Funding is provided through two streams: GROW - for firms enhancing internal capacity and systems and GO - for businesses ready to export or expand internationally.
Women entrepreneurs interested in applying for the SheTrades Caribbean Grow and Go Grant Facility must be legally registered, operating in one of CDB’s 19 BMCs, and be registered members of the SheTrades Caribbean Hub.
Applications must be submitted via the SheTrades website no later than April 27, 2025. For more information visit www.caribank.org/shetrades.