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

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• What is the Farming & Fishing Programme?

  The Farming & Fishing Programme is a special programme offered by Access Accelerator in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources (MAMR) to support farming and fishing projects throughout The Bahamas. This will serve as an ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• What is the flagship Access Accelerator Programme?

  The flagship programme of Access Accelerator offers startup and existing businesses, on all islands of The Bahamas, access to grant, loan and equity funding.   The Government of The Bahamas allotted $25 million for a period of 5 years ($5 million per ...

• 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 ...