C. B. Facey Foundation Grants 2026: Funding Opportunities for Arts, Education and Environmental Initiatives in Jamaica
The C. B. Facey Foundation provides financial support for community development initiatives within the fields of arts, education, and the environment. Eligible organizations can apply annually between August 12 and October 12.
Overview
The C. B. Facey Foundation offers funding and support for initiatives that contribute to community development in Jamaica. Support is structured through annual general grants, year-round sponsorships, specific scholarships, and the Jamaica Conservation Partners Eco-Grant. The foundation focuses its core activities on three principal areas:
- Arts and cultural development
- Educational initiatives
- Environmental and conservation projects
Eligibility
Support mechanisms vary depending on the type of applicant and project:
- General Grants: Open to organizations, community groups, and institutions working within arts, education, and the environment during the annual application window.
- Sponsorships: Available year-round for eligible events, activities, and ticket purchases matching the foundation's mandate.
- Scholarships: Specifically restricted to students attending the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and the UTECH Caribbean School of Architecture, processed through their respective bursaries.
- Eco-Grants: Directed toward conservation projects via the Jamaica Conservation Partners Eco-Grant (currently closed).
How to Apply
Applicants must carefully follow the process corresponding to their chosen support type:
- Submit general grant applications online during the active annual window using the official portal.
- Send sponsorship and ticket purchase requests year-round via email to [email protected], ensuring requests clearly detail the organization, initiative purpose, and relevance to the mandate.
- Contact institutional bursaries directly for scholarship consideration at the designated partner colleges.
Deadline
The annual grant application period opens on August 12 and closes on October 12 each year. Sponsorship and ticket purchase requests are accepted on a rolling, year-round basis.