Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in Armenia

Deadline: 29-Feb-24

The Embassy of Japan in Armenia has announced the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in Armenia.

Purpose of the GGP

• The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) is a framework that supports NGOs and local public institutions by responding to various development needs in a prompt and precise manner. The GGP primarily targets projects contributing to the improvement of Basic Human Needs and promotion of “Human Security” at a community level.

Priorities

• In particular, GGP gives priority to areas that are aiming to improve Basic Human Needs (BHN), as well as areas of particular importance from the perspective of human security, such as:
  • mitigating threats to human survival, human life, and human dignity
  • building up the capacities of individuals and communities
  • overcoming problems associated with the internal displacement of people and refugees from regional conflicts
  • addressing transboundary affairs including environmental issues

Project Area and Projects Examples

• Education
  • Establishing/Renovating educational institution
  • Providing basic facilities to educational institution
  • Improving sanitary condition in educational institution
• Health
  • Providing medical equipment to medical institution
  • Renovating/Extending medical institution
  • Providing mobile clinic vehicle
• Welfare
  • Installing basic equipment to the centers
  • Establishing/Renovating community center for vulnerable population
  • Providing mobile care service for vulnerable population
• Environment
  • Equipping renewable energy source
  • Executing landslide prevention and improving disaster management
  • Providing garbage containers and collection vehicle
• Agriculture
  • Constructing training center and providing necessary equipment for farmers
• Water and Sanitation
  • Constructing irrigation system
  • Installing/Replacing water pipes
• Others
  • Reducing mine risk
  • Supporting refugees
  • Improving Universal Design

Funding Information

• Up to JPY 10,000,000 (approximately USD 72,900 in FY 2023)

Duration of Project

• Up to 12 months

Eligible Activities

• Constructing/renovating buildings/facilities
• Purchasing equipment (which will be used for at least 10 years)
• Training, only if it is essential for the project, and its cost must be minor compared to other components
• External auditing fee (It can be included in budget)
• An equipment cannot be split by different resources (either GGP covers full price or none)

Eligibility Criteria

• Local/International Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
• Local Municipalities
• Public Institutions (Schools/hospitals/clinics)
• At least 2 years of experience in grant management with stable financial status are required.
• Higher educational institutions (colleges or universities), individuals and private companies are not eligible

Ineligible

• Indirect expenses for project implementation proposes
• Running expenses of the applicant organization
  • Salaries, utilities and administrative costs
• Reserve fund
• Capital for profitable business of individuals or enterprise
• Fund or Items to be distributed to specific individuals
  • Scholarships, houses, or clothes that are given to specific individuals
  • Water pipes and electric cable to connect each individual household
• Substances which are harmful to human health
  • Alcohol, tobacco, etc.
• Research fee
• Fee for survey and construction management for the projects
• Maintenance/Operation expense of the project outcome after the completion

For more information, visit Embassy of Japan in Armenia.