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This is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited votes of the year. For all of the island’s associations, the allocation of grants by the Territorial Collectivity will determine their operations. The same applies to other public organizations, as well as to young athletes and, of course, the Territorial Collectivity’s satellite agencies (the Multiprofessional Economic Chamber, the Territorial Environmental Agency, and the Tourism Committee). Here are the details of the grants, allocations, contributions, scholarships, and financial support provided to public organizations, private associations, and students.
Sports Sector
The Territorial Collectivity will distribute 494,263 euros to the island’s sports associations in 2026. The largest recipient is Ajoe, with 87,750 euros. Joining it on the podium are the CTOS (Territorial Olympic and Sports Committee) with 75,350 euros and the Saint-Barth Yacht Club with 56,570 euros. Next are Saint-Barth Multihulls (€40,000), the Barracudas and the rugby school (€36,120, combining €18,290 for the Barracudas and €17,830 for the school), the Northern Islands Territorial Basketball Committee (€25,000), and the Saint-Barth Tennis Club (€23,650). The amount of the grants then decreases slightly.
€16,055 for Karibbean Beach Tennis, €15,800 for the Territorial Soccer Committee, €10,500 for Handisports Saint-Barth, €9,390 for ASCCO, €9,403 for Ouanalao Beach Volley, 9,170 for the Pelican’s Basket Club, 9,300 for Saint-Barth Jujitsu, and 9,000 for the Northern Islands Pétanque Committee.
Les Francs Archers will receive 7,600 euros, and Les Flèches de Saint-Barth 4,340 euros. The Judo Club will receive 6,150 euros, while Caribbean Karate Oyama will receive 5,435 euros, Saint-Barth Muay Thai 6,000, Saint-Barth Chess 6,300, Saint-Barth Sub Loisirs Sportifs 6,000, Saint-Barth Pétanque 2,000, Ouanalao Beach Club 4,400, the Mireille Choisy Middle School Sports Association 3,880, ASCAS 2,000, Barthy’s Minis 1,100, and… the Fisheries and Aquaculture Committee 6,000 euros.
Art, Culture, Heritage, Dance, Miscellaneous
This section allocates 643,050 euros for 2026. The Classical Music Festival and SB Jam receive the largest grants, with 100,000 euros each. The Saint-B’Art association will receive 85,000 euros, SB Artists 78,000, La Ferme des Îles 43,000, and the Carnival Committee 42,000 (of which 21,000 euros have already been paid).
The remaining grants are distributed as follows: Domaine Félicité (25,000), Ciné Saint-Barth (20,000), Saint-Barth Harmony (19,000), United of Saint-Barth (19,000), Association de Sauvegarde de Public (14,000), OM’Violin (13,000), Ascco (12,500), Ajoe (11,050), ALC (8,000), Chorale des Bons Chœurs (8,000), Golden Team (7,000), Pineapple Girls (6,500), Ti Ouana Salsa (12,000), Tropik FM (8,000), and Tèt Ansanm (5,000). The following associations will each receive 1,000 euros: La bande à Nono, Lézard des Cayes, and Viking Phoenix.
The Veterans Federation will receive 4,000 euros.
In the “miscellaneous” section, it is noted that the SNSM (National Society for Sea Rescue) will receive a grant of 20,000 euros.
Social Sector
38,500 euros will be allocated to early childhood programs. 30,000 for the Emma association, 4,500 for Papouille et Mamour, and 4,000 for the Baby Chou association.
The “humanitarian and solidarity” sector will receive 95,400 euros in 2026. €83,400 for Sessad and Coralita, €12,000 for the France-Victime association (a grant of €11,800 has already been paid to the Legal Access Council, as specified in the territorial council’s deliberation).
Environment
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Committee will receive 18,500 euros, the Coral Restoration Association 17,900 euros, Animal Sanctuary 1,000 euros, and Island Nature Experiences 87,332 euros. The Association for the Farmers of Saint-Barth (Apag) will receive a grant of 34,300 euros.
Education Sector
As is the case every year, the Catholic Education Management Organization (OGEC) for Sainte-Marie School in Colombier and Saint-Joseph School in Lorient will receive the largest share of grants allocated to the education sector (€1,380,958), with €560,750 and €557,170, respectively.
Next are the parent-teacher associations of Saint-Joseph (€77,200), Sainte-Marie (€31,400), and Mireille Choisy Middle School (€53,200). The Gustavia Elementary School Association will receive €52,800, and the Sainte-Marie Association €5,500. For after-school care, the Sainte-Marie Ogec will receive €28,898 and the Saint-Joseph Ogec €14,040.
Public Institutions and Organizations
The Territorial Environmental Agency (ATE) will receive 990,000 euros, the Multiprofessional Economic Chamber (CEM) 1,661,867 euros, and the CESCE (Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Council) 78,000 euros. Mireille Choisy Middle School will receive 200,000 euros for operations, 100,000 euros for its vocational training program, and 40,000 euros for capital expenditures.
Health
The Ela Association will receive a grant of 500 euros, the Lions Club 25,000 euros, and Ouanalao Hospital 1,500 euros.
Scholarships
Finally, scholarships for young athletes. These are awarded to twenty-six girls and boys who represent the island in external competitions or who, while pursuing their studies, compete at a high level. The total amount of these scholarships is 63,500 euros, ranging from 1,000 to 4,500 euros.
The CTTSB Rejected
Although the Territorial Tourism Committee has already received an advance of 650,267 euros against its proposed budget, the budget itself was rejected during the elected officials’ vote on March 26. Valued at 1,890,060 euros, it will need to be scaled back before being resubmitted for a vote by territorial councilors (see JSB 1659). This proposal is expected to be reviewed during a session in May.
