The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten is pleased to announce the official launch of the second BESTLIFE2030 Call for Proposals, a European Union (EU) funded initiative that supports climate and biodiversity-related projects across the European Union Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), including those in the Dutch Caribbean.
Eligible applicants—including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), local authorities, community-based organizations, and research institutes—are encouraged to submit proposals addressing key areas such as:
• Biodiversity protection
• Ecosystem restoration
• Sustainable use of natural resources
• Climate adaptation and resilience
Each project may receive funding of up to EUR 100,000. The application deadline is 30 May 2025.
The Cabinet strongly encourages interested organizations in Sint Maarten to seize this opportunity to advance locally driven, nature-based solutions that directly address our climate and biodiversity challenges.
For detailed information on eligibility criteria, funding ceilings, thematic priorities, and the application process, please visit: https://bestlife2030.org/applicants/
Should you require assistance or additional information in developing your proposal, do not hesitate to contact the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary, contact person Prakaash Rostam, Senior Economic Advisor, Tel. (31) 617898704 or by email: prostam@kgmsxm.nl.
Together, let us take action for a sustainable and resilient Sint Maarten.
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Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten