Deadline: 28-Feb-2025
The Embassy of Japan in Namibia is accepting applications for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects to bring direct and immediate impact on vulnerable people and weak communities at a grass-roots level in the form of small project implemented by NGOs, school, local government etc.
The GGP mainly covers tangible improvement, such as constructing classroom blocks in schools, and improving fundamental medical equipment at hospitals etc.
Funding Information
- The maximum budget of project for the fiscal year 2025 is N$ 1,172,405, which is equivalent to US$ 68,965.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicant
- NGO registered at least for 2 years is eligible to apply for the GGP. The NGOs here include non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, education institutions, medical institutions, and local governments. A copy of NGO registration certificate will be attached to application form.
- The site of project must be located in Namibia.
- The applicant organisation must have at least 3 years of experience in the sector of project.
- The applicant needs to have its stable foundation of the organization in terms of finance, human resources, management etc.
- Only one application can be treated per organisation for a fiscal year.
- Individuals or private companies are not eligible to apply for the GGP.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following areas are not financed by the GGP:
- Projects for assisting research at advanced academic institutions, sponsorship/scholarship
- Projects for improving the capacity of the recipient organization
- Projects for commercial activities and creation of employment for particular individuals and/or organizations
- Projects for a political purpose, missionary, intention of military use
- Consumables, small fixtures, maintenance costs for facility and equipment
- Project to be implemented in cooperation with Japanese private company is welcomed.
For more information, visit Embassy of Japan in Namibia.