Deadline: 31 March 2020
The Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Zambia is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Programme.
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Programme was first introduced by the Government of Japan in 1989, in order to meet the various socio-economic development and basic humanitarian needs in developing countries.
The primary objective of this programme is to support various development and human security projects at the grassroots level, proposed by non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), local government bodies, and other non-profit associations, by providing them with a relatively small amount of funding of not more than 10 million Japanese Yen (approximately 90,000 USD).
In Zambia, this programme was introduced in 1990 and over 171 projects have been supported since its inception. Under this programme, some important social services and facilities such as boreholes and water reticulation systems in communities; training facilities for women; health facilities; classrooms for orphans; shelter for street children, and so on, have been set up.
Funding Information
With the intention of support to a relatively small project, each successful applicant, on average, receives a grant of no more than 10 million Japanese Yen (approximately 90,000 USD).
Note: this exception can only be made after an application has been assessed by the Embassy.
Project Areas
As long as a development project is geared towards grassroots assistance and would contribute to the Socio-Economic Development of Zambia, it is eligible for financing under this Programme. However, particular attention is given to projects engaged in areas such as primary education, primary health care, poverty relief, support for those less privileged, namely orphans, people with disabilities, and women.
This assistance programme DOES NOT support projects that include the following:
- Higher education
- Cultural and sports events or projects
- Religious activities including church construction
- Business-oriented projects
- Office Expenses (i.e. salaries and compensations, office rental fees )
- Contingency Funds
- Expenses incurred on individual or corporate profit making activities
- Funding and items aimed at providing direct funds and assets to specific individuals ( i.e. scholarships, accommodations, clothing ). However, this does not mean include situations of emergency humanitarian aid in the event of natural disasters,. )
- Expenses linked to indulgences that may be harmful to the human body, (i.e. alcohol and cigarettes )
- Research expenses that does not have clear direct benefits for the population
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a recognised and well established NGO, Hospital, School, Clinic, or Local Government body seeking funding to carry out Developmental Projects geared towards grassroots assistance. Particular attention is given to projects focusing on areas such as primary education, primary health care, poverty relief, and support for those less privileged namely orphans, people with disabilities, and women.
- NGO/Institution must have good track records of implementing projects successfully.
- NGOs/Institutions that have been in existence for more than two (2) years and must have a good financial base.
- individuals and profit-making institutions MAY NOT APPLY.
For more information, visit https://www.zm.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/grassroots.html