Deadline: 30 September 2017
The Government of Japan is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Programme, in fiscal year 2017 (April 2017- March 2018).
Reflecting the Japanese Government’s strong commitment to uphold the concept of “Human Security”, GGP programme intends to contribute to improvements in various fields including education, health, social welfare, vocational training, as well as other sectors.
The overall goal of GGP is to enhance the wellbeing of people at the grassroots level, based on the concept of human security.
Project Areas
- Education: Primary education, illiteracy reduction, vocational training, human resource development in communities.
- Health: Primary health care, family planning, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation for people with disabilities, and communicable diseases.
- Others: Disaster prevention, Environmental protection, social welfare for people with disabilities, street children and the elderly, gender issues, women’s empowerment, and education for girls.
Note: The priority is given to the projects which are in line with Japanese Assistance Policy for the Republic of Armenia
Funding Information
The grant amount per project generally cannot exceed 10 million JPY (approximately US$ 100,000)
Eligibility Criteria
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Local Government, Public schools, Educational, Research and Medical Institutes
Selection Criteria
- Capability of the proponent (including track record, financial management capacity, implementation capability and monitoring system, etc.)
- Project feasibility
- Sustainability
- Appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of the requested grant
- Necessity, urgency and impact
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their project request papers and all supporting documents at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Armenia
For more information, please visit Embassy of Japan in Armenia.