Thematic Areas

• This year, EPIC will focus on projects within three thematic areas:
  • Environmental Sustainability
    • Environmental Sustainability refers to projects that promote the responsible use and management of natural resources to protect the environment for current and future generations. Funding is prioritized for initiatives that reduce environmental impact, conserve biodiversity, and foster sustainable practices within communities.
  • Sport for Development
    • Sport for Development focuses on using sports and physical activities as tools to promote social inclusion, youth empowerment, teamwork, leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Funding supports projects that leverage sport to address community challenges, build life skills, and foster positive social change.
  • Technology & Digitalisation
    • Technology/Digitalisation refers to projects that leverage digital tools, innovations, and technology to improve community development, enhance access to information, and promote digital literacy. Funding supports initiatives that foster technological advancement, bridge digital divides, and enable communities to thrive in the digital age.

Funding Information

• Ten (10) selected NGO partners will each receive TT$100,000 in funding to support their impactful projects.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only registered non-profit organisations can apply, which includes community-based groups, faith-based organisations and public schools. You must show proof of registration.
• EPIC funding must only be used towards the tangibles of the project. EPIC funding cannot be used to pay salaries, stipends, utility bills or any other recurring costs.
• This edition of EPIC will only focus on these three (3) thematic areas.

For more information, visit Digicel Foundation.

https://www.digicelfoundation.org/tt/en/apply-for-a-grant/epic-grant