Impact Challenge

Submit a community-focused project for a chance to receive funding and make a lasting impact across the SSS islands.

Background

Following Hurricane Irma in 2017, RebuildSXM spent 18 months supporting communities across the islands. While our work paused during COVID-19 and the broader recovery that followed, our commitment to children, the elderly, and our communities remained.

As we approach Irma’s 10-year anniversary, RebuildSXM is entering its final chapter in its current form. We want to mark this moment by investing our remaining funds in the communities we have served. We invite NGOs across Sint Maarten, Saba, and Sint Eustatius to propose projects that create meaningful, lasting impact.

Three islands. Three projects.
One final opportunity to
rebuild forward.

RebuildSXM Team

How It Works

Submit

Tell us about your idea and the impact you want to create.

Judges Review

Eligible proposals are reviewed and picked.

Community Votes

Picked projects are shared with the community to vote.

Winners Selected

The top 3 projects receive funding to bring their ideas to life.

Who Can Apply?

Location

Based, registered, or primarily active in Sint Maarten, Saba, or St. Eustatius.

Organization Type

Eligible organisations include foundations, non-profits, community organisations, associations, social initiatives, and other recognised community-focused organisations.

Project & Funding

Have an identifiable person or team responsible for managing the proposed project and be able to receive and account for project funding.

Accountability & Reporting

Able to provide appropriate organisational and financial information upon request, and agree to provide updates and evidence showing how awarded funds have been used.

Submissions

Explore the Impact Challenge projects and cast your vote for the initiative you believe can make the biggest difference in the SXM community.

The Young Voices of Sint Maarten

Youth Voices • Weekly Talk Show

Empowering the next generation through meaningful conversations, self-expression, and a platform where every young voice deserves to be heard.

Perpetual Plastics

10-15 Collection Points • Plastic Recycling

Transforming plastic waste into reusable products while promoting environmental awareness, social inclusion, and a circular economy on Sint Maarten.

Pan in the School

6-Month Pilot Programme • School-Based Music Education

Making steelpan education accessible to children while preserving Caribbean cultural heritage and nurturing the next generation of musical talent.

SXM Business Desk

26 Weekly Episodes • 52 Digital Video Segments • 3 Business Discussions

Connecting entrepreneurs with audiences, practical knowledge, and opportunities to strengthen Sint Maarten’s economy.

The Sunny Isles

1,000 Free Books • 3 Islands • Youth Essay Competition

Empowering youth through literature, education, and entrepreneurship across the SSS islands.

The Countdown Is On

Get your project ready and submit your application before the deadline. There is still time to share your vision and make it count.

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