\$1.68B Grant Reaches Regions 1, 8 & 10

Parents in Regions 1, 8, and 10 to Receive $1.68 Billion as 'Because We Care' Cash Grant Enters Third Week

May 27, 2025 – The Government of Guyana’s 'Because We Care' Cash Grant distribution has entered its third week, with parents and guardians in Regions 1, 8, and 10 set to receive a total of $1,683,605,000 to support the educational needs of their children. This year, the cash grant has been set at $55,000 per child, including the School Uniform and Supplies grant, and is part of the $11,280,830,000 allocated in the 2025 National Budget to benefit learners across the country.

In Region 1, a total of $797,005,000 is being disbursed to parents of 14,491 registered learners. Region 8 is receiving $240,515,000 for 4,373 students, while Region 10 will benefit from $646,085,000 allocated for 11,747 children. The grant is reaching children at the nursery, primary, and secondary levels, and this year’s rollout will see 205,106 learners across the country benefiting from the initiative.

In earlier phases of distribution, Region 2 received $706,420,000 for 12,844 learners, Region 5 received $638,660,000 for 11,612 learners, Region 7 received $447,975,000 for 8,145 learners, and Region 9 received $595,705,000 for 10,831 learners.

The “Because We Care” initiative, which is administered by the Ministry of Education, reflects the government’s continued commitment to investing in the country’s human capital by easing the financial burden on families and ensuring that every child has the tools they need to succeed in school.

The Ministry of Education has reiterated its commitment to transparency and efficiency in the grant distribution process and urges all parents and guardians to ensure that their children are enrolled and regularly attending school.