Deadline: 30 June 2018
The Government of Japan is currently inviting applicants for its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Programme, in fiscal year 2018 (April 2018- March 2019).
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, Social Welfare for People with Disabilities and Vulnerable People, Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS, Prevention of Communicable Diseases.
- Infrastructure: Improvement of Community Lifeline, Disaster Prevention, Environmental Protection, Renewable Energy Generalization, Waste Management.
- Others: Mine Risk Education, Women’s Empowerment, Refugee Support, Vehicle Provision
Note: The priority is given to the projects which are in line with Japanese Assistance Policy for the Republic of Armenia.
Grant Information
The grant amount per project generally cannot exceed JPY 10,000,000 (approximately US$ 90,000 in FY 2017).
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs), Local Public Authorities, Educational Institutions, Research Institutions and Medical Institutions.
- Recipients shall have minimum 3 years of activities with stable financial status.
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
Interested applicants should submit their project request papers and all supporting documents via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Embassy of Japan in Armenia.