Enhancing and Empowering Our Youth
Creating resilience and developing future leaders through inclusive youth community programs.
Our Partners
Initiatives
Empowering Cayman’s Youth: Financial Literacy & Grants
Building a strong financial future starts with knowledge and opportunity.
The National Youth Commission is dedicated to supporting young Caymanians through two key initiatives:
Financial Literacy Programme
Gain essential money management skills through the McGill Personal Finance Essentials Course—a free online programme designed to help Caymanians aged 14 to 25 build confidence in budgeting, investing, and financial planning. Complete the course, pass the final exam, and receive a KYD 250 award upon successful completion.
Youth Grants
Since 1995, youth grants have provided financial support to organisations that empower young Caymanians. The National Youth Commission now oversees quarterly grant disbursements to fund impactful youth programs, ensuring access to high-quality services and resources.
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Grant Application
Directly Impact the
Youth in Your Community
We would love to hear about your proposed initiative and the roadmap to successfully carrying it out. Grant applications are reviewed quarterly, and NYC grants are capped at CI$5,000 annually per organisation. If you’re an individual, you can apply below through the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Heritage (MYSH).
Our Impact
Serving All of Cayman’s Youth and Communities
The National Youth Commission is a newly re-established entity supporting the Youth Services Unit (YSU) and other partner organisations across the Cayman Islands. Any initiative we fund supports our core values of empowering youth by being intentional, innovative, youthful, and inclusive.
Blog
Latest Youth News
Proud of Them 2025 Honourees Announced
A seasoned golfer, chess champion, top swimmer, football stars, academic achievers, talented musicians and dancers comprised the latest 15 Hounourees of the Proud of Them Youth Awards Programme. The annual Proud of Them Gala celebrated their contributions on Wednesday, 19 November, under the theme “Inspiration in Action.” For 13 years, the programme has recognised youth
Proud of Them Alumni Named as New CARICOM Ambassadors
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage (MYSCH) and the Youth Services Unit (YSU) are proud to announce the appointment of the Cayman Islands’ newest Female CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) 2025-2027. Ashley Gooden (Female CYA) and Danielle Seales (Alternate Female CYA) have been selected to join the national CYA cohort, which currently consists of