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Sowing Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Programme is sponsored by Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services (Trinidad and Tobago). The SEED Programme aims to empower vulnerable citizens in Trinidad and Tobago by providing grant funding and skills training to help individuals start or expand a micro-business and build financial independence.
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Ministry of the People Distributes more than $52,000 in SEED Programme Grants - Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services Four small business owners are set to benefit from the Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services’ (MPSDFS) Sowing Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Programme, after receiving funding valued at a total of fifty-two thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($52,999.
00) to either initiate or expand their selected micro-enterprises. The SEED grant, valued at up to $15,000. 00, is distributed through the National Social Development Programme (NSDP) and provides a mechanism to empower citizens who are poor.
The grant is geared towards transforming the lives of beneficiaries through the provision of equipment, materials or specialized training, to initiate or expand micro enterprises. The distribution was held yesterday, Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Ministry’s Head Office, St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain.
During the distribution, the Honourable Vandana Mohit, Minister of the People Social Development and Family Services, stated that the Ministry welcomes the opportunity to help the recipients attain the next step in building a future and developing themselves and their families. She said the Ministry will be working along with recipients to ensure that the funds are used as intended, to improve their circumstances.
The SEED Grant is designed to break barriers of poverty by giving disadvantaged individuals the critical first step they need to enter and thrive in today’s competitive business environment.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Citizens & Permanent Residents of Trinidad and Tobago, 18 years and older, who meet financial eligibility requirements (Standard Means Test applies) and are unemployed/underemployed. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to TT$15,000 (micro-business), Up to TT$7,500 (skills training). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Sowing Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Programme is funded by Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services (Trinidad and Tobago). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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