Social Programmes Archives - Department of Information Technology https://technology.gov.kn/portfolio-category/social-programmes/ Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 ASPIRE https://technology.gov.kn/portfolio/aspire/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:27:04 +0000 https://technology.gov.kn/?post_type=ot_portfolio&p=51060 A youth financial-empowerment programme giving every eligible child a $500 savings account, a $500 share investment and financial education in school.

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About the ASPIRE Programme

ASPIRE—Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources, and Education—was established by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis in September 2024.

The ASPIRE Programme is built on three key pillars:

SAVINGS

Every participant receives a dedicated savings account, seeded with an initial deposit, to encourage early financial responsibility and long-term wealth accumulation.

INVESTMENTS

A portion of the savings is invested in shares of local, government-owned entities, fostering a sense of ownership and providing an opportunity for financial growth through dividends and reinvestment.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

Delivered through schools and other institutions, this comprehensive curriculum covers essential topics like budgeting, saving, investing, and entrepreneurship, equipping youth with the skills to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

Eligibility Criteria

CITIZENSHIP
Students must be citizens of St Kitts and Nevis.

AGE
Must be age 5-18 or have been 18 or under on 13 December 2023.

RESIDENCY
Must reside in Saint Kitts or Nevis.

SCHOOL
Must be enrolled in school or registered for home schooling.

BENEFIT
Students will be enrolled in a $500 savings account with St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank and $500 investment in publicly traded shares.

DURATION
Students must remain in the programme for a minimum of 5 years or until they turn 18, whichever is later.

See Official Website

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]]> L.I.F.T. (formerly known as PAP) https://technology.gov.kn/portfolio/livelihood/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:51:47 +0000 https://technology.gov.kn/?post_type=ot_portfolio&p=44196 An online portal for citizens to apply for and track support from the L.I.F.T. programme, formerly the Poverty Alleviation Programme.

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A web application to manage and track application submissions by citizens for support from the LIFT Program. The web portal would allow for registration of eligible members as well as a status check of submissions by citizens. This is the transition of the cash transfer program entitled the Poverty Alleviation Program (PAP) to L.I.F.T. SKN (Livelihood Improvement for Family Transformation).

Mission Statement

The L.I.F.T. St. Kitts and Nevis Programme will build resilience amongst families to advance their individual and collective goals.

Product List

  • Cash benefit of up to $600 per month to eligible families made payable via a digital wallet (restrictions apply)
  • Information sessions based on expressed and implied needs.
  • Skills development opportunities
  • Referral to program and services which address expressed and implied needs.

Target populations

Vulnerable families earning less than $2500 monthly.
(Adjustment made noting the change to the minimum wage)

Priority considerations
• Unemployed heads of families
• Single-parent households
• Persons with disabilities*
• Seniors 62+**

* Persons with verifiable disability who are not already receiving government funded assistance via Social Services or STEP.

* Parents with a minor child with a disability who meet basic eligibility criteria.

** LIFT benefits for Seniors will be combined with Social Security pensions and administered via the Social Security Board.

For more information and to apply for benefit, please see the official website.

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]]> School Voucher Project https://technology.gov.kn/portfolio/school-voucher-project/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:05:22 +0000 http://wpdemo.archiwp.com/onum/?post_type=ot_portfolio&p=1468 EC$250 per eligible child, paid into the parent's JAD digital wallet, to help with uniforms, supplies and other school costs for the 2026–2027 school year.

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About the Project

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis offers the Back-to-School Voucher Programme, which provides EC$250 per eligible child to help families cover school uniforms, supplies and other education costs for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Programme Details

  • Voucher amount: EC$250 per eligible child, paid directly into the main applicant’s active JAD digital wallet.
  • Application period: 17 August 2026 to 31 December 2026.
  • Eligible students: students enrolled in, or accepted to, licensed pre-schools, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the Federation for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Who Can Apply

Main applicants must:

  • be 18 years or older;
  • be the official parent or guardian on the school’s records;
  • have valid contact information and an active JAD digital wallet;
  • submit a single application covering all of their eligible children.

Each child must be verified on the school roll, be included on only one application, and not have received the benefit through another application.

Source: SKNIS announcement.

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