CARE Fund Application

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Complete this guided form to submit your application to the Community Arranged Response Efforts Fund.

Prepare your project narrative and budget details before starting.
You can move step by step through the application.
The approved project must commence after the signing of the contract.

Project Overview

Start with the core project and organisation details.

Project title(Required)

Use the official project name.

Priority area(Required)

Select the priority area this project addresses.

Organization information

Provide the legal and contact details of the applying organisation.

Organisation name(Required)

Full legal name of the applying organisation.

Organisation acronym

(Optional)

Street Address(Required)

Primary street address of the organisation.

Address Line 2

(Optional) Apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.

City / Town(Required)

City or town where the organisation is located.

Parish(Required)

Select the parish where the organisation is based.

Primary Contacts

Provide the authorised signatory and the project focal point for this proposal.

Authorised Officer

Provide the details of the person authorised to sign on behalf of the organisation.

Full name(Required)

Job title(Required)

Email address(Required)

Telephone(Required)

Programme Focal Point

Provide the primary project contact for day-to-day follow-up on the application.

Full name(Required)

Job title(Required)

Email address(Required)

Telephone(Required)

Project Details

Provide the location, target population, duration, and funding information for the project.

Project Information

Identify where the project will take place, who it will serve, and the period of implementation.

Project duration(Required)

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

Enter the numeric project duration.

Project duration unit(Required)

Select the time unit for the project duration.

Start date(Required)

Use DD/MM/YYYY format.

End date(Required)

Use DD/MM/YYYY format.

Parish(Required)

Community(Required)

Specific community or location where the project will take place.

Target population(Required)

Describe who will benefit from this programme (age, demographics, estimated number of people, etc.).

Project Budget

Provide the requested funding and any other funding sources in Jamaican Dollars.

Total project budget (JMD)(Required)

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Enter the total proposed project budget in Jamaican Dollars.

Amount requested from MOHW (JMD)(Required)

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Enter the amount requested from the Ministry of Health & Wellness in JMD.

Do you have other source of funding?(Required)

Donor

Self

None

Select all confirmed funding sources outside the CARE Fund.

Amount received from other funding source(s) (JMD)

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Enter the total amount confirmed from donor or self-funding sources in JMD.

Project Narrative

Use this section to explain the need for the project, the intended results, and how success will be measured.

Background and rationale(Required)

Provide context, evidence of need, policy context, and the socio-cultural conditions affecting the target population. (Approx. 3-5 paragraphs)

Purpose statement(Required)

Clearly explain the issue addressed, expected impact, and alignment to the chosen priority area. (1-2 sentences)

Project objectives(Required)

List each objective on a new line. Each should state an action, quantity, target population, and timeline or milestone.

Expected results and outputs(Required)

Output

Performance indicator(s)

Location

Baseline

Target

Means of verification

Add one row per output. Keep indicators measurable and specific.

Risk and Delivery

Use this section to identify potential risks, explain how they will be managed, and describe practical measures for equity and sustainability.

Risk management plan(Required)

Risk

Cause

Impact

Likelihood

Impact Score

Mitigation

Instruction: To support successful implementation of your project, you are required to identify potential risks that may affect delivery and outline how you will manage them. When completing this section, identify key risks that could affect your project, focus on practical issues based on your project activities and community context, clearly explain what could go wrong, why it might happen, what impact it could have, and what you will do to manage it.

Equity and sustainability(Required)

Instruction: 3 paragraphs: 250 words. Response should speak to how this programme considers equity and sustainability. Sustainability: the capacity of the project to maintain its impact and activities after the funding period concludes. Equity: ensures that all stakeholders, particularly marginalized or underserved populations, have access to opportunities and are actively involved in decision-making processes.

Entity contribution(Required)

Describe your organisation's contribution — monetary, administrative, or in-kind support.

Additional documentation or references

List any additional documentation or references you deem necessary to carry out this project, for example licence, permit, or membership information.

Programme work plan and budget(Required)

Output

Activity

Timeframe

Total JMD

Use one row per output, activity, sub-total, or total line item. Monetary figures should be entered consistently in JMD format.

Final Requirements and Declaration

Complete the final reporting and declaration information before submitting your application.

Additional reporting requirements(Required)

List any reporting requirements beyond standard MOHW progress and final reports.

Do you have any additional requirements or documentation?(Required)

Yes

No

This covers technical specifications, procurement, logistics, and other notes.

Applicable technical specifications or guidance

(Optional) State any technical standards, specifications, or guidance relevant to implementation.

Procurement and logistics considerations

(Optional) Describe any lead times, procurement requirements, or logistics considerations.

Other requirements or notes

(Optional) Any other relevant notes for reviewers.

Declaration of Accuracy and Integrity

I/We hereby declare that all information, statements, and supporting documentation provided in this application for the Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge and belief.

I/We understand that submitting false, misleading, or incomplete information may result in disqualification of this application, termination of any resulting agreement, and/or administrative or legal action.

I/We further undertake to promptly notify the Ministry of Health and Wellness of any material changes to the information provided in this application.

Name of applicant(Required)

Enter the full name of the applicant.

Title of applicant(Required)

Enter the title or position of the applicant.

Applicant signature(Required)

Type the applicant's full name as the digital signature.

Date(Required)

Use DD/MM/YYYY format.