Promoting Youth Micro Enterprises (PRYME) Programme Launched By Minister of Finance

Following the launch of the Promoting Youth Micro Enterprises (PRYME) Programme on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – spearheaded by the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development and Information Technology Hon. Camillo Gonsalves – the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is inviting Vincentian business owners between the ages of 18 – 40 years old to apply for the grant.

A fund of EC$2 million will be disbursed to successful applicants over the period of one calendar year, with each applicant being able to apply for up to $40,000. PRYME is open to persons who have new and already existing businesses – and is aimed at individuals who may not otherwise qualify for traditional methods of financing.

Application forms are available at Invest SVG (2^nd Floor, Administrative Building), the Office of the Prime Minister (4^th Floor, Administrative Building), Centre for Enterprise Development (Moussa Building, Grenville Street), the Department of Planning (1^st Floor, Administrative Building) and the SVG Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Arnos Vale).

Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or [email protected] for an electronic copy of the application form below.

To Get Started Please Download Application Form Below

If you have questions or queries, telephone Invest SVG on (784) 457-2159 or Centre for Enterprise Development on (784) 451-2235 / 2236.