Trade Enhancement Programme
Following the impact of COVID-19 these figures would have significantly changed given many Fijians who were formally employed would now move to the informal sector to start a business to support their livelihoods.
Given consideration to this, the Fijian Government through the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communication, is offering businesses the opportunity to apply for a $1,000 grant to enhance their services to Fijians.
The programme is intended to support new and existing businesses in the Micro category, that is, businesses whose annual turnover is less than $50,000.
The programme is aimed at creating employment, formalising businesses, inspire entrepreneurship for those most vulnerable in our communities and finally to enhance services for our fellow Fijians.
The grant funding is allocated to assist the sector promoting Trade and Skills in the country. This is the larger service Industry which may include but not limited to Fashion, Creative Arts, Floriculture, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, Joinery, Handicraft, Food and Hospitality. Applications from retail and wholesale sectors, such as canteen are discouraged.
Click Here to view the additional information on the programme in the Trade Enhancement Programme Policy Policy Document.
Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?
Types of projects applicable for funding:
- Procurement of equipment for value adding;
- Product development for businesses; and
- Procurement of equipment for diversification purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Form – How to Apply?
Click Here to Access the Online Appliction Form.
Before access the link above please ensure to have the following documents ready:
- Completed TEP Application Form
- Valid Business Registration Certificate;
- TIN Letter/Joint ID;
- Valid Photo Identification (Driver’s License or Voter ID Card or Passport Biodata Page);
- 12 Month Forecasted Cash flow Statement;
- Quotations (Maximum of two (Vendors); and
- Copies of relevant trade certification (optional).
Once you done editing your cash flow, convert into PDF using “save as” or “print” option in excel and upload the PDF version. View the video below demonstrating how to convert excel to PDF.