~New Deadline is February 14th, 2025, register projects via www.sxmdoet.com~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The SXM DOET team would like to inform all community organizations that the deadline for project registration and funding applications has been extended to Friday, February 14th, 2025.
“We initially set the deadline for February 7th, but after considering feedback from organizations, we decided to extend it by an additional week,” said the SXM DOET team. “This extension will give organizations more time to brainstorm and complete their registration. We are aiming for 90 registered projects, and we are currently halfway to that goal.”
This year’s deadline extension reflects the later dates for SXM DOET. The event will take place on May 16th and 17th, 2025, but to avoid any delays due to the change in dates, the deadline for applications remains in February. “We hope that this adjustment will help organizations better plan and prepare for their projects,” added the project management team. While the deadline has been extended, it is important to note that this new date will be strictly adhered to in order to meet the registration goals.
Community organizations, including non-profits, schools, social clubs, churches, and other organizations with social impact, are invited to register their SXM DOET projects and apply for funding at www.sxmdoet.com. Once registered, organizations can apply for up to $650 in funding to help complete their projects during SXM DOET 2025.
SXM DOET, which will be held on May 16th and 17th, marks the 11th anniversary of the largest volunteer initiative in Sint Maarten. The event is organized by Be The Change Foundation (BTC) and funded by the Oranje Fonds. It is the largest volunteer-driven initiative in the Dutch Kingdom, involving foundations, associations, schools, and NGOs in various community projects that require volunteer support.
As part of the 2025 registration period, the project management team is continuing the “Early DOETies” initiative. The first 10 fully registered organizations will receive special SXM DOET-branded goodies for their first 10 volunteers. The volunteer coaches and project management team have already reached out to numerous organizations and will continue to do so as the deadline approaches.
Organizations in need of assistance can contact the SXM DOET team via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at +1 (721) 581 6831. Volunteers interested in signing up for registered community projects can do so at www.sxmdoet.com starting in March 2025.
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