Deadline: 31-Jul-2025
The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) is now accepting proposals to fund strategic capacity development initiatives under its three core pillars Education and Training, Health, Economic Development to strengthen the Guyanese workforce, increase the competitiveness of the local businesses across sectors and lays the foundation necessary for a thriving business environment and sustained economic growth.
The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) is a US$100 million (GY$20 billion) investment by the Stabroek Block Co-venturers – ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Hess Guyana Exploration Limited and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited. GGI’s aim is to support capacity development programs across Guyana over a ten-year period.
Project Specifications
- GGI will award funding to proposals that:
- Focus on sustainable economic development and diversification, advance and improve community health and well-being, and support education and training.
- Create economic opportunity, diversity, prioritize non-resource (petroleum industry) related investment.
- Promote environmental sustainability, and the culture of Guyana.
Funding Information
- GGI will fund projects located in any geographic location in Guyana.
- Proposals should not exceed $100,000 USD.
- Project duration should not exceed 18 months
Who can apply?
- Legally registered local Not-for-Profit, Non-Governmental Organisations in Guyana, including Civil Society/Community Development Organisations.
Who cannot apply?
- International Organizations
- Government agencies or institutions
- UN agencies
- Private individuals
- Private sector entities
- Universities
- Think Tanks or Education or Research Institutions
Evaluation Criteria
- Proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:
- Guyana’s Priorities: Supports Guyana’s national development agenda.
- Community Priorities: Targets a high priority of vulnerable stakeholder group and includes community stakeholder engagement.
- Sustainability: Strengthens capability and capacity of local stakeholders through knowledge-sharing and skills development.
- Costs and Benefits: Proposal includes a detailed and credible budget and provides tangible social and/or economic benefits.
- Management and Results: Planning and execution strategy is clearly articulated and milestones achievable within projected timeframe.
For more information, visit GGI.