DCFS | C.A.R.E. Fund Special Registration Window

Who Can Apply?

The Special Registration Window is available to:

Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), including benevolent societies and community associations;
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), including non-profit companies, foundations, trusts and registered charitable organizations;

operating within Jamaica with proposed projects aligned to one or more C.A.R.E. Fund Priority Areas.

C.A.R.E. Fund Priority Areas

To support the objectives of the C.A.R.E. Fund Project, applicants are encouraged to adopt objectives that align with one or more of the following priority areas:

Social media impact on child health;
Healthy ageing;
Menopause / andropause community support systems;
Training in home care for older persons and persons with disabilities;
Targeting obesity;
Fertility and responsible parenting;
Period poverty and adolescent health;
Jamaica Moves and community integration;
Mental health and community support; and
Substance abuse prevention and community support.

Need Assistance?

To support applicants in meeting registration requirements and aligning with the objectives of the C.A.R.E. Fund Project, the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) shall develop and make available model objects and powers for use by participating entities.

The model objects and powers shall reflect the thematic areas and priorities identified under the C.A.R.E. Fund Project.

We offer other Technical guidance and advisory

Application Process

1. Prepare

Gather all required documents.

2. Submit

Complete and submit your application.

3. Review

Applications are assessed for completeness.

4. Notification

Applicants are advised of the outcome.

5. What Next?

If successful, proceed to C.A.R.E Fund online application form.

Before You Apply at DCFS

Complete all forms.
Attach required documents.
Submit in-person at any of our three (3) locations 📌
Pay application and other fees where relevant.
Ensure proposal aligns with C.A.R.E Fund Priority Areas.

Important Information

Applications that are incomplete, contain inaccurate information or fail to meet the stated requirements may experience delays or may not proceed to assessment.

Submission of an application does not guarantee approval or funding under the C.A.R.E. Fund Programme.

Contact us at telephone 876-832-1671 or send us an email at info@dcfs.gov.jm

TEMPORARY WAIVERS - for entities seeking to register a Charitable Organization

To facilitate expedited processing under this initiative, the following requirements are temporarily waived:

Plan of Charitable Activities;
Administrative and Operations Management Policy and Procedures Document;
Letter requesting approval to use the word “Foundation” or “International” in the organization’s name;
Certified passport-sized photographs.

The Charitable Organization will still be required to submit these document post-registration.

Technical Assistance and Advisory Services

DCFS will provide technical guidance to applicants in the following areas:

assistance in determining the most appropriate legal structure for registration;
guidance on governance requirements, including the roles and responsibilities of directors, trustees, and officers;
support in the preparation of constitutions, rules, etc.
assistance with the completion of registration forms; and
guidance on post-registration compliance requirements.

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