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- Sun Oil Limited is launching the 20 for 20 Community Impact Mini-Grant Program to mark 20 years as a Shell licensee in The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands.
- The programme will support 20 community initiatives with grants of up to $2,000 each.
- Schools, nonprofits, youth groups, churches and other community-based organizations are eligible to apply.
- Applications close Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and can be submitted online through www.focol.com.
- Funding categories include youth development, education and STEM, community resilience, environmental sustainability, culture and heritage, and economic empowerment.
- Clinton Rolle, COO of FOCOL Holdings, said the anniversary recognizes the communities that supported the company's growth.
- Fabian Fernander, Group Sales and Marketing Manager, encouraged organizations in smaller communities to apply.
Sun Oil Limited is marking twenty years of serving communities across The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands by launching a grant programme aimed at locally driven projects, the company has announced.
The 20 for 20 Community Impact Mini-Grant Program will support 20 community initiatives with grants of up to $2,000 each. Schools, nonprofit organizations, youth groups, churches and other community-based organizations are eligible to apply, with the programme intended to help bring promising ideas to life.
Applications are currently open and close on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Interested organizations can apply online through www.focol.com.
The initiative forms part of Sun Oil's 20th anniversary celebrations, commemorating two decades as a Shell licensee and the relationships the company has established with customers, retailers, employees and community partners throughout the islands.
Clinton Rolle, Chief Operating Officer of FOCOL Holdings, said the anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the company's growth while recognizing the communities that have played an important role in its history.
"When we reflect on 20 years of Sun Oil, we recognize that our story extends well beyond the business of supplying fuel. It is also a story about people, relationships and the communities that have welcomed us, supported our growth and allowed us to become part of their everyday lives," said Rolle.
"Throughout those years, we have seen the difference that dedicated individuals and community organizations can make, often with modest resources and an extraordinary commitment to helping others. We believe our anniversary should recognize that contribution in a meaningful way. The 20 for 20 program allows us to invest in the ideas and efforts of people who are already working to make their communities better and fueling growth for people."
The programme builds on Sun Oil's established record of supporting education, youth development, sports, culture, health-related causes and community organizations. Through the anniversary initiative, the company hopes to reach additional groups with projects that address identifiable community needs and deliver practical benefits.
Funding will be available for projects focused on youth development, education and STEM; community development and resilience; environmental protection and sustainability; culture, heritage and creative expression; and economic and community empowerment.
Proposals may range from programmes that introduce young people to new skills and learning opportunities to projects that improve shared community spaces, preserve cultural traditions, promote environmental responsibility or equip individuals with skills to create economic opportunities.
Fabian Fernander, Group Sales and Marketing Manager, said the initiative is intended to encourage participation from organizations throughout The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands, particularly those with worthwhile projects that may require additional financial assistance to move forward.
"Some of the most valuable work in our communities begins with someone recognizing a need and deciding to do something about it. It may be a teacher who wants to create a new learning opportunity, a youth leader developing a program for young people, or a community group with an idea to improve the place they call home," said Fernander.
"We want those individuals and organizations to see this as an opportunity to move their ideas forward. We are not simply looking for large projects or well-known organizations. We are interested in thoughtful proposals that demonstrate a genuine community need, a realistic plan and the potential to make a positive difference."
Fernander emphasized that the application process is open to eligible organizations across the islands and encouraged groups in smaller communities to consider submitting proposals.
"Applicants should tell us what they want to accomplish, who will benefit and how the funding will help. We know there are good ideas waiting for an opportunity, and we look forward to learning more about them."
Applications will be assessed against established criteria, including the relevance of the proposed project to community needs, its feasibility, anticipated impact and the proposed use of funds. Successful applicants will be expected to implement their projects and provide updates on the outcomes achieved.
The grants are intended to support community projects rather than individual medical expenses or fundraising campaigns.
As Sun Oil marks its anniversary, the company will also recognize the employees, retailers, customers and community partners who have contributed to its development over the past two decades. The 20 for 20 initiative represents a central part of that celebration, connecting the company's history of community involvement with new opportunities to support local progress.