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Micro Enterprise Loan Facility


The Micro Enterprise Loan (MEL) Facility, managed by Ministry of the People and Social Development and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), offers assistance to under-privileged persons who wish to establish a micro business but are unable to do so due to limited financial resources.  This service is administered by various community-based organisations in a professional, personalised and supportive atmosphere.  Persons applying for this facility are offered assistance in business plan development as well as training in entrepreneurial skills.  A maximum loan of TT$10,000.00 is available.




Who can apply?

Applicants for the Micro Enterprise Loan (MEL) facility must be:

  • 18 years or older.
  • In receipt of public assistance or other forms of social support.
  • Earning at subsistence level or minimum wage, or unemployed.
  • Living within five miles of a community-based organisation offering this programme.

 

A list of organisations that offer MEL funding is included in the following section.  Individuals who do not reside within a five-mile radius of any of the organisations listed below may wish to consider some of the other micro-enterprise funding programmes offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.  Please see the Related Services sidebar on this page for links to other programmes.

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How do I apply?

To apply for a Micro-Enterprise Loan, you must pick up an application form from the nearest community-based organization listed below.  Completed forms should be returned to the same office.  Please remember that you must live within five miles of the office to qualify for assistance.  You must have an idea for a business and relevant skills and experience to apply.

 

The organisations listed below administer the Micro Enterprise Loan Facility.  Opening hours for these offices are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday except public holiday.

 

Jubilange People's Community

Co-operative Society Ltd.

24 Jubilee Street

Gonzales Place

Belmont

Trinidad

Tel. (868) 625-2382

Programme Coordinator: Mr. Michael Kernaham

 

Roxborough Police Youth Club

24 Bloody Bay Road

Roxborough

Tobago

Tel. (868) 660-5357, 750-2727

Programme Coordinator: Mr. Colis Hazel

 

La Seiva Village Council

La Seiva Village

Maracas Valley

St. Joseph

Trinidad

Tel. (868) 696-2883, 645-4040 / 8188

Programme Coordinator: Mr. Boston Montsegue

 

Mayaro/Guayaguayare Adopt A Community Steering Committee

BP Mayaro Resource Centre

Beaumont Road

Mayaro

Trinidad

Tel. (868) 630-7450, 722-0058

Programme Coordinator: Esther Noel

 

Four Roads Tamana Village Council

Four Roads Community Centre

Four Roads Tamana Junction

Cumuto Main Road

Four Roads

Tamana

Trinidad

Tel. (868) 747-5505, 777-6873

Programme Coordinator: Bertand DeFour 

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What documents do I need?

The following documents should be presented with the application form:

  • One valid form of national identification (ID card, driver's permit, passport).
  • Certificates of qualifications or skills acquired.

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What fees do I need to pay?

Successful applicants are required to pay a loan processing fee of two percent of the loan amount.  Applicants can also access assistance to develop a business plan for a fee of TT$5.00. 

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How can I bring this programme to my community?

Community-based organisations that would like to offer the Micro Enterprise Loan Facility to residents of their community are encouraged to contact the Research Unit of the Ministry of the People and Social Development .

 

Policy and Programme Planning and Development Division (PPPDD)

Ministry of the People and Social Development

Ansa Building

69 Independence Square 

Port of Spain

Trinidad

Tel. (868) 625-8565 ext. 3159

Fax. (868) 627-4853

Email. williamsde@msd.gov.tt

Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday except public holidays

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Where can I find more information?

For more information about the Micro Enterprise Loan (MEL) Facility, please contact the Policy and Programme Planning and Development Division (PPPDD) of the Ministry of the People and Social Development using the information provided above.

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