Services/Grants & Loans

Business Grants & Loans

Access funding opportunities to start, grow, and expand your business in Trinidad and Tobago

Total Available

$50M+

Active Programs

44

Success Rate

78%

Avg. Processing

21 days

Urgent Opportunities
Time-sensitive funding opportunities with approaching deadlines

Small Business Development Grant

15 days left

Up to $50,000

Applications: 234/50047% filled
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Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program

28 days left

Up to $25,000

Applications: 89/20045% filled
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Funding Categories
Explore funding opportunities by business sector and purpose

Startup Grants

12 programs

Funding for new business ventures

Business Expansion

8 programs

Growth capital for existing businesses

Technology Innovation

6 programs

Tech development and digital transformation

Export Development

4 programs

International market expansion support

Agriculture & Food

9 programs

Agricultural and food processing ventures

Tourism & Hospitality

5 programs

Tourism sector development

Featured Opportunities
Popular and high-impact funding programs currently accepting applications

Caribbean Development Bank SME Loan

Popular
Loan
Rolling applications

Amount

$10,000 - $500,000

Interest Rate

3.5% - 6.5%

Term

Up to 10 years

Requirements

2+ years in business

Women in Business Grant

Popular
Grant
March 31, 2024

Amount

Up to $75,000

Interest Rate

0% (Grant)

Term

Non-repayable

Requirements

Female-owned business

Green Energy Initiative Fund

Grant/Loan Hybrid
June 15, 2024

Amount

$25,000 - $200,000

Interest Rate

2.5% (Loan portion)

Term

50% Grant, 50% Loan

Requirements

Renewable energy focus

Youth Enterprise Development

Popular
Loan
Rolling applications

Amount

$5,000 - $50,000

Interest Rate

2.0% - 4.0%

Term

Up to 7 years

Requirements

Age 18-35

Application Process
Step-by-step guide to applying for grants and loans
1

Eligibility Check

5 minutes

Complete our eligibility assessment to find matching opportunities

2

Document Preparation

1-2 weeks

Gather required documents including business plan and financial statements

3

Application Submission

30 minutes

Submit your complete application through our online portal

4

Review & Assessment

2-4 weeks

Our team reviews your application and conducts due diligence

5

Decision & Approval

1-2 weeks

Receive decision notification and approval documentation

6

Fund Disbursement

1-3 days

Funds are disbursed according to the approved schedule

Important Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • • Business must be registered in Trinidad and Tobago
  • • Valid business registration and tax compliance
  • • Detailed business plan and financial projections
  • • Collateral may be required for loans above $100,000
  • • Good credit history and financial standing

Required Documents

  • • Certificate of Incorporation
  • • Business registration documents
  • • Financial statements (last 2-3 years)
  • • Business plan and projections
  • • Bank statements and credit reports
  • • Collateral documentation (if applicable)

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Begin your funding application process

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