The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts has announced increased funding for unsponsored Steelbands and Steelpan players. The grants will be available to each of the 54 Single Pan Bands and 96 Conventional Bands entering the competition. The Single Pan Bands Grant allocations have increased from $7,500 to $10,000 per band. Meanwhile, Conventional Bands Grant allocations have increased from $15,000 to $20,000 per band. The financial support for each player has also been raised from $500 to $800.

Take a look at the full statement from the Ministry below: