The European Union, through its EUCan Facility, has unveiled a significant funding initiative titled ‘Nourishing Futures Together,’ specifically targeting Eastern Caribbean nations. This program aims to transform food systems by addressing critical challenges in social protection, nutrition access, and agricultural sustainability.
Eligible organizations in Dominica, Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines are invited to submit proposals that align with three core objectives. These include strengthening social protection programs for agricultural workers and small enterprises, improving access to nutritionally adequate diets through behavioral change initiatives, and implementing circular economy models to enhance local food system sustainability.
The funding structure offers two distinct pathways: Lot 1 provides grants between €50,000 and €100,000 for projects focusing on social protection and nutrition access, while Lot 2 offers larger grants up to €150,000 for initiatives promoting social innovation and circular economy approaches in food systems. Notably, the program requires no co-funding, covering 100% of eligible project costs.
This initiative specifically encourages participation from women and youth, seeking to increase their engagement in sustainable food production and distribution. Both individual organizations and collaborative consortia may apply, provided they meet the established eligibility criteria. The program represents a comprehensive effort to build climate resilience while addressing food security and social inclusion challenges in vulnerable Caribbean communities.