November 14, 2025
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, continues to build the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management through a series of practical, skills-based training workshops.
These workshops, held under the UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, are designed to strengthen MSME operations and help entrepreneurs prepare successful applications for grant funding.
The first two sessions, namely the Grant Proposal Writing and Effective Record-Keeping for MSMEs have already been completed, equipping participants with valuable tools to manage and grow their businesses. The series continues throughout November and December with additional in-person and hybrid sessions focused on financial management, continuity planning, marketing, and more.
Training Schedule & Registration – Grenada MSME Workshops
3) Business Contingency & Continuity Planning – Hybrid
Dates/Time: Nov 17–20, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Nov 17–18, Online)
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Nov 19, In Person)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Nov 20, Online)
Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St. George’s
Register by: Nov 14, 2025
Registration: https://bit.ly/4qXmnHa
You will learn to:
Prepare for disruptions with an effective continuity plan
Identify business risks and critical operations
Develop recovery strategies and assign roles
Strengthen resilience to maintain service delivery
4) Banking & Insurance Information Session – In Person
Date/Time: Nov 21, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St. George’s
Register by: Nov 18, 2025
Registration: https://bit.ly/3WOIzFE
You will learn to:
Explore available banking and insurance facilities
Understand financial tools and services for MSMEs
Strengthen business stability and risk management
5) Business Plan Development – Hybrid
Dates/Time: Dec 1–5, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Format: Dec 1–2 (Online); Dec 3–5 (In Person)
Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St. George’s
Register by: Nov 28, 2025
Registration: TBA
You will learn to:
Develop a professional business plan
Articulate your vision, goals, and market strategy
Prepare realistic financial projections
Strengthen your grant proposal application
6) Food Safety Compliance for Food Processors – In Person
Dates/Time: Dec 8–10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St. George’s
Register by: Dec 5, 2025
Registration: TBA
You will learn to:
Understand food safety principles and best practices
Identify critical control points in processing
Maintain hygiene and quality standards for compliance
7) Introduction to Sales & Marketing – Online
Dates/Time: Dec 15–16, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Register by: Dec 12, 2025
Registration: TBA
You will learn to:
Understand the basics of sales and marketing
Identify your target customers and reach them effectively
Apply low-cost strategies to boost visibility and sales
🌊 Empowering Grenada’s Blue Economy
These interactive sessions are helping MSMEs to enhance business planning, proposal writing, financial literacy, and operational management, making them more resilient and competitive within the Blue Economy.
By participating in these workshops, MSMEs gain the knowledge and confidence to apply for funding under the UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, which provides between USD $5,000 and $25,000 to support business expansion, equipment upgrades, innovation, and sustainability efforts.
📅Application Deadline for Grant Funding
Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
📧Contact & Registration Information
🌐Learn more about the Window 1 Call for Proposals:https://bit.ly/3WfsZm1
💻Visit UBEC Online: https://oecs.int/en/unleashing-the-blue-economy
📩For more information: mgp.unit@oecs.int
📧Send applications to: ubecgrant@oecs.int
👩🏽💼UBEC Business Development Services Consultant (Grenada):murrayjeanelle@gmail.com
The OECS Commission and the UBEC Project urge all MSMEs in Grenada’s Blue Economy to take advantage of these remaining training opportunities. Strengthening business skills and understanding the grant process are essential steps toward securing funding and driving innovation, sustainability, and growth across the sector.