Digicel Foundation selects remaining 15 beneficiaries of its 20 for 20 grants programme
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The Digicel Foundation has selected the remaining 15 beneficiaries of its 20 for 20 grants initiative called the Mek A Muckle programme.
Launched in April as a part of Digicel Jamaica’s 20th-anniversary celebration, the micro-grant programme is used for community-based organisations to complete small projects. The beneficiaries were identified with assistance from Digicel retailers islandwide.
Two weeks ago, five projects were selected receiving grants totalling $650,000 each and form part of the 20 across the island that will benefit this year. The five are Golden Kiddies Kingdom in Clarendon, Church of God of Prophecy Basic School in Kingston, Southern Basketball Conference in St Andrew, Windsor Lions Community Sports Club in St Catherine, and Needham Pen Farmers’ Association in St Thomas.
Allocation of grants
These grants are made available each year for community-based organisations to complete small projects. Of the 20 issued, 16 were selected to benefit basic and primary school upgrades.
The other four were focused on after-school assistance, youth training and skill development in the areas of agriculture, sports and craft. Beneficiaries in the Mek A Muckle programme will get a maximum of $165,000 for a school, youth club, community group or organisation.
The grants will be used for a variety of initiatives that will enhance both the communities and the lives of those impacted and will include individuals from varying age groups.
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