BHL only considers monetary grants to registered charities. Funding emphasis is placed on proposals for direct support of organisations that address improvement of health and human services, particularly to children and their families.

What we fund
Priority is given to:

• National projects
• Projects/organisations that serve a broad sector of the community
• Organisations that provide direct services to all Barbadians
• Projects/organisations with a proven record of success

Funding for other types of programmes and projects is limited.

Programme limitations – What we will not fund

We refrain from support in the form of,

• Door prizes, gift certificates or other giveaways
• Merchandise donations
  

We will also usually not fund:

• Individuals (including family reunions)
• Individual student exchange/travel programmes
• Pilot projects
• Film and video projects
• Research projects
• Graduations and PTAs
  
  
  Under specific circumstances, we will consider the following:

• Journals or programmes advertising or supporting approved projects
• Sports teams
• Religious organisations, if the project benefits the entire community
• Membership organisations, if the project benefits the entire community
• Conferences and seminars targeting approved issues
• Fundraising dinners
• Higher education institutions
  

Submitting a Proposal

All requests must be in writing. Phone solicitations are not accepted. If your organisation meets the indicated criteria and you wish to submit a project for which you are seeking assistance, you must submit a Contributions Proposal.

The Contributions Proposal includes:

A cover letter detailing:

• The mission of the organisation
• The legal name of the organisation
• The grant amount requested
• The purpose of the grant
  

The proposal must provide the following information:

• A one-page summary description of the entire proposal
• Mission of the organisation
• History of the organisation
• Need for the project
• Project description
• Audience served
• Goals, objectives and action plan
• Expected quantifiable outcomes or results
  

Attachments must include:

• Financial information (the most recent financial statement, income and expense budget, and a list of other current and projected sources of funding for the project
• A list of Board of Directors and their affiliations

Proposals are accepted year-round. Please provide as much notice as possible between the time of the request and the actual need for funding. The Company’s fiscal year runs September 1 to August 31.

If BHL thinks that your project might meet the criteria you will be contacted to provide additional information.

Where to Apply
Send inquiries with the original signature of the applicant to:

Public Relations Manager
BHL Corporate Division
P.O. Box 507c, Wildey
St. Michael, BB11000
BARBADOS

Tel: (246) 429-2113 Ext: 5260
Fax: (246) 427-0772
Email: bhl@thebhlgroup.com