Every Mickle Mek a Muckle
Our Mek A Muckle grants offer up to $650,000 in funding for small projects to assist registered community-based groups.
Inspired by the timeless Jamaican adage, "every mickle me a muckle,", our Mek A Muckle grants aim to transform small contributions into significant impacts within our communities. The Digicel Foundation provides funding for various programmes and projects related to:
Apply for a Mek A Muckle Grant
Please complete all mandatory sections and review the funding guidelines before submitting your application. Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.
Funding Guidelines
We encourage persons to review the funding guidelines before applying.
How can I apply?
Applications can be submitted online through the Digicel Foundation's official website by clicking the "Apply for a Grant" button.
What are the special areas of focus for Mek A Muckle grants?
Our focus areas include youth development, skills training for employment, environmental sustainability, digital literacy and support to persons with Special Needs.
Who is eligible to apply for a Mek A Muckle grant?
Our grants target registered not-for-profit groups and social enterprises. We don’t award individual grants or scholarships. If your organisation is not registered with the Companies Office of Jamaica, we encourage you to submit proof of registration with the Council for Voluntary Social Services, RADA, SDC, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information or other professional organisations.
What type of projects are not eligible for funding?
Projects ineligible for funding include: individuals seeking assistance for personal reasons, this includes scholarships, sectarian or religious organisations whose services are limited to members of one religious group; religious programmes; endowment funds, development campaigns or funds directed towards deficit reduction or operating reserves; fundraising events or sponsorships (walk/run, golf tournaments, sports teams, tickets, tables, benefits, raffles, souvenir programmes, advertising, fundraising dinners, etc.); trips: conferences; seminars; festivals; one-day events (unless they are part of an approved programme activity); documentaries, videos or research projects/programmes (unless this can be shown to align with the Foundation’s funding objectives and criteria directly; trust funds; organisations that channel the funds received to third parties and organisations formed to combat specific diseases and or conduct medical research.
How much funding can my organisation request?
Organisations can apply for grants of up to $650,000 for a Mek A Muckle grant.
What supporting documents should be submitted along with the application form?
Supporting documents may include your organisation's registration document, project proposal, budget, timeline, and any other relevant information necessary for the evaluation process.
I have submitted my grant application. What is next?
Digicel Foundation will review your completed application form after it is submitted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.