What is the Farming & Fishing Programme?

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• Who is eligible to apply for the Farming & Fishing Programme?

  Eligible start-up or existing businesses must apply through the Access Accelerator; Bahamian-owned businesses; gross annual revenues less than $250K; fewer than 20 employees;  a valid business license; must be a fishing or agricultural enterprise ...

• Do I have to be an Access Accelerator client to apply to the Farming & Fishing Programme?

  No, this programme is open to all Farming & Fishing Entrepreneurs within The Bahamas.

• What are the requirements for the Farming & Fishing Programme?

  Required Application Documents (A2) Proof of citizenship (Passport or Voter’s Card) Valid Business License Farm Registration or Fishing Vessel License, if not available, this must be obtained before disbursements begin. Use of Funds (Must explicitly ...

• How are the Farming & Fishing Programme funds disbursed?

  Disbursements will be made directly to Vendors with business bank accounts who can accept wire transfers. Working capital will be paid to staff with formalized contracts or proof of NIB contributions directly. Other working capital items, such as ...

• Who is reviewing Farming & Fishing applications?

  An approval committee will be assembled consisting of members of the Investment Committee at Access Accelerator and a representative from the Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources (MAMR). This committee will review all ...