MSME Restoration Grant Programme | Get the Facts with Minister Aubyn Hill (Video)
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Small businesses are vital to Jamaica’s economy, and we recognise the challenges many entrepreneurs continue to face as they recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
On this episode of Get the Facts, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, shares important information about the MSME Restoration Grant Programme, a J$500-million initiative designed to help eligible micro and small businesses restore operations and rebuild following the hurricane.
Learn more about the two grant opportunities available:
💰 FASST Biz Grant – Up to J$350,000 for eligible micro and small businesses.
🛠️ Tools of Trade Grant – Up to J$100,000 for eligible self-employed tradespersons.
Discover who qualifies, what the funding can support, the application requirements, and how eligible entrepreneurs can access assistance to get their businesses back on track.
📅 Application Period: October 6 – November 16, 2026
🔗 Apply Now: https://melissabizrelief.miic.gov.jm/
Jamaica is rebuilding, and we remain committed to supporting our MSMEs as they recover, strengthen their operations and contribute to national economic growth.
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