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Estimated Population (2008)	36,605
Population (2001)	19,886
Average HH Size (2001)	2.8
Constant GDP Growth Rate (2007p)	11.2
Constant GDP (US$'000) (2007p)	632,052
Imports (US$ '000) (2008p)	591,252
Exports (US$ '000) (2008p)	24,769
Inflation Rate (2007)	3.7%

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DEPS Grand Turk Office:
South Base, Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos Islands
British West Indies
Tel nos.: +1649-946-2801;
+1649-946-2221
Fax no: +1649-946-2557
E-mail: deps@gov.tc or info@depstc.org

DEPS Providenciales Office:
Telefax: +1649-941-5194

Which activities can be funded by BNTF?

Eligible sub-projects include:

Development of potable water systems;

Improvements in health and
educational facilities;

Creation of better access through the construction of roads, drains and
footpaths;

Construction/rehabilitation of facilities that enhance the physical
environment of the elderly, infirm or children at risk and those living
with HIV/AIDS;

Skills training and upgrading for employment and self-employment;

Skills training for health professionals in counseling and other
      services to help those at risk of infection, and those living with
      HIV/AIDS, including preparation of educational and promotional
      material;

Community empowerment and capacity building, (e.g. leadership
skills and institution building);

Repair and construction of community retail-based facilities (e.g. crafts
market).

Who can submit sub-project requests for funding?

Community Groups, Non-Government Organization, Government Organizations or Agencies or Community Based Organizations wherein:

Each sub-project, irrespective of who made the initial request, must
have the sponsorship of the targeted community or group;

Sub-project beneficiaries are expected to be involved in the
preparation, design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of
each sub-project implemented;

Facilities must be community/government owned and/or assisted;

Sub-projects will be eligible if they meet defined, criteria including
needs asessments fall within the BNTF Poverty Reduction Action Plan.

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