Deadline: 30 April 2018
Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects to support various development projects with a view to enhance human security at the grass-roots level. There is an increasing need for cooperation by the entire international community to realize a peaceful and affluent society in which everybody can live their individual lives in a humane manner.
The GGHSP mainly supports the projects on health care, formal and non-formal education, agriculture, skill development, women empowerment, water and sanitation, environment, disaster risk reduction and alike.
Funding Information
- The grant amount per projects is under 10 million yen in principle.
- Project period is 1 year after Grant Contract in principal.
Eligibility Criteria
International and local NGOs who have registration of NGO Affairs Bureau, Bangladesh.
Selection Criteria
- For Organizations:
- More than 10 permanent employees (excluding project staffs and volunteers);
- At least 5 years of practical experience in the relevant field is preferred;
- Land ownership by organization (for construction project only);
- Adequate income and financial stability;
- Previous experience with international donors is preferred.
- For Project Proposal:
- Convincing project rationale based on detailed baseline survey;
- Generation of concrete and substantial social benefits;
- Participation of the local community;
- Financial and operational sustainability;
- Past experience and sound track-record in relevant field;
- Benefit extends to the grass-root people regardless of their political, religious, or racial orientation;
- Addressing Basic Human Needs (BHN) of the grass-roots people;
- Reasonability of the proposed cost estimates;
- Reasonability of items requested;
- Positive impact on GoB’s program in the relevant field/area
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application forms (GGHSP Format 1 and GGHSP Format 2) and submit them along with additional supporting documents at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Bangladesh
For more information, please visit Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh.